Yesterday was Felix’s Gotcha Day.
Seven years. I can’t believe that it’s already been seven years. After my super sentimental birthday letter was done, Felix got a new toy, this super awesome, ridiculously soft stuffed frog which I have christened Frogger and then, it was time for cake! If you ask me, the best part of any celebration is the cake. Too bad there was no way that I was going to sneak a bite of this one.
I made Felix a Pheasant Cake.
I’m not going to lie you guys…HE LOVED IT.
I love it too because even though making his Gotcha Day really special was super important to me, I was a little slammed for time this week. Our new canned food cake recipe for dogs is quick and easy. It’s got that meaty taste Felix loves with none of the fuss. We used a 96% Pheasant dog food as our base, but you could use any meat you like – just stick to the ones that are 90%+ meat – none of the stuff with grain, potatoes or other stuff as fillers.
Ingredients:
- 1 - 13 oz. can of 95% meat (or more) canned dog food
- 1 1/2 c. Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Flour + 1/2 tsp. guar gum (or regular white flour)
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/4 c. water
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300F. Prepare silicone mini cupcake liners or silicone bundt cake pans.
Mash banana with a fork until smooth. Stir in canned food, melted coconut oil and water. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, guar gum and baking powder. Add flour mix a little at a time to the wet ingredients, until you have a thick paste. (It should be too thick to pour, but not thick enough to handle with your hands unless you really like to get gooey.)
Scoop the mix into your silicone moulds. In order for the cake to bake through, each should hold not more than three tablespoons of batter.
Bake for 25 - 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. If you used a bundt cake pan, you can pipe canned food into the hollow space.
Store in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days only or freeze for up to three months.
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Riley Shih Tzu
17 February, 2014 at 11:41 PMWow that sounds so easy!! I bet your guys just loved it as it looked very yummy too!!
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:04 PMIf the amount of time it took Fe to snarf it down is any indication, it was a hit!
Jeanne Pursell
18 February, 2014 at 2:18 AMIt really does sound easy!!! You guys are awesome! xo Chloe and LadyBug
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:04 PM:blushes: awwww thanks! We definitely wanted to make something super simple!
Sue Kottwitz
18 February, 2014 at 3:21 AMWow, this really does sound easy and I have little doubt Rudy and Rosie would love it! Jeffie might… depending on how well he could taste that evil banana 😉
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:03 PMI can’t smell it even a little. It’s mostly used as a binder, since I didn’t use egg in this one.
houndstooth
18 February, 2014 at 5:54 AMThat is impressive! It actually sounds like something that I could do, too, if I could find guar gum….
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:03 PMIf your dogs are egg tolerant (they sometimes aggravate Fe’s allergies), you could use 1 egg instead of the 1/4 c. water and leave the guar gum out.
Emma
18 February, 2014 at 7:04 AMMom says it sounds awful, but I think it sounds awesome! Clever idea!
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:04 PMMom is wise. I wasn’t a fan either, but the dogs love it. (Spoiled rotten little brats!)
Oz theTerrier
18 February, 2014 at 7:17 AMGreat Dawg, that looks delicious! Oh, how I wish my Ma baked. Kol is one lucky doggie!
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:02 PMOh come on Oz! This one is so easy. I believe in your Ma! She can do this one!!
Jenna Z.
18 February, 2014 at 7:26 AMOh my gosh! I am SO making this when Dot gets her CDX! All the dogs will celebrate!
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:05 PMAwwwww, I love that you’re planning a celebration!
Woof Woof Mama
18 February, 2014 at 8:09 AMWhat a super fun and easy recipe idea! LOVE it!!!
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:05 PMThanks! I’m really trying to offer some ideas for fast, easy grain free treats!
SUGAR: Golden Woofs
18 February, 2014 at 2:46 PMHappy Gotcha Day to Felix. Great treat. Happy Tasty Tuesday.
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:06 PMThanks Sugar!
Tori Mistick
19 February, 2014 at 6:28 AMThat turned out so cute! Lola’s birthday is coming up in 2 weeks, I’d love to try a cake!
KolchakPuggle
19 February, 2014 at 12:05 PMThank you! I was so happy with it and the dogs love it! Happy Birthday Lola!
Darrin Buchanan
28 February, 2014 at 4:48 AMDogs do
love variety in their food and if it’s a food cake then no dog will spare it.
I consider it one of the most loved food that a dog loves to have in its
meal.
http://www.isaidsit.com/blog/do-no-harm-choose-a-safe-dog-trainer
Christi
20 October, 2014 at 8:24 PMI know you posted this quite a while ago, but it totally saved me tonight! My foster puppy turns 1 tomorrow, & I TOTALLY forget to either pick up a cake or cupcake, or the stuff to make one! I ALWAYS have at least a pupcake for my own girls, so didnt want foster baby to feel unloved! LOL.
I’m super busy tomorrow, & wont have time to pick any thing up (her “party” has to be in between work & an evening class) & I just happened to have all the ingredients (except for guar gum, but I used egg white) Just whipped up some lovely mini bunt cakes! (I dont have time for frosting, so I sprinkled some candies in the bottom of the bunt pans, & they now have a rainbow on top!) Many thanks from me, & birthday girl Goldilocks!
Kolchak
20 October, 2014 at 8:46 PMOh thank you so much for sharing this Christi! You just made my day <3 Wishing your very lucky Goldilocks a wonderful birthday! Do you have a picture? We would be happy to share her on Facebook!