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Sweet Potato and Oatmeal Dog Cake

A healthy, tiered celebration cake for dogs made with nutritious sweet potatoes and heart-healthy oats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Pet Treat, Snack
Cuisine: American, Pet Friendly
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups oat flour ground rolled oats
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato cooked and plain
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 tbsp honey optional
Frosting & Topping
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt xylitol-free
  • 0.5 cup mashed sweet potato for color
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats for garnish
  • 0.25 cup sweet potato cubes boiled

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 4-inch cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4-inch mini cake pans with coconut oil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potato, eggs, coconut oil, applesauce, and honey.
  3. Fold in the oat flour and baking soda until a thick batter forms.
  4. Pour batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool cakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  6. Mix Greek yogurt and extra mashed sweet potato to create a smooth orange frosting.
  7. Layer the cakes with frosting, then cover the outside and press rolled oats into the sides.
  8. Decorate the top with yogurt dollops and sweet potato chunks.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are xylitol-free. Store in the refrigerator.