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Apple and Banana Dog Cake  - Peanut Butter Free

This cake recipe is not only delicious but also great fun for your dog! The recipe is simple to follow and includes easy to find ingredients. You can make the cakes in individual pupcake sizes or as one big cake for your dog's birthday celebration. And don't forget the frosting! There are lots of ideas for dog-friendly frostings that will take this cake over the top. Your pup is sure to love this delicious and fun apple and banana cake!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Cake
Cuisine: Dog
Keyword: birthday, cake, celebration, peanut butter free, pupcakes
Servings: 12 pupcakes
Calories: 73kcal
Author: Chef Sarah from Recipets

Equipment

  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Cake tin
  • Silicone moulds for pupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 whole Apple
  • 1 whole Banana Ripe work best
  • 2 cups Wholemeal Flour or All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C ( 350 degrees F).
  • Wash your apple and cut in half. Remove and dispose of the pips.
    1/2 whole Apple
  • Put the half in a small saucepan and cover with water bring to the boil and simmer for about 10 mins to soften the apple.
  • Strain the apple from the water and allow to cool.
  • Use a fork to mash up the soft apple into a puree.
  • Peel the banana and dispose of the skin.
    1 whole Banana
  • Mash the banana with a fork ( or potato masher) and combine with the apple puree.
  • Lightly whisk the egg and add to the mixture, stir until incorporated.
    1 Egg
  • Now add the wholemeal flour and baking powder and mix together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
    2 cups Wholemeal Flour, 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • Spoon into your mould or cake tin and place on the centre shelf of your oven.
  • For pupcakes in moulds - bake for about 25 minutes then check if they are done by using your finger or a spoon handle and press on the top of the cakes. If they spring back, they're ready. If not , pop back in the oven and check every 5 minutes.
  • For birthday cake in a tin - bake for 40 minutes and check if it is ready by inserting a clean knife or skewer into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If not , pop back in the oven and check every 5 minutes.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool before decorating.
  • Cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
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