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Dog Sweet Potato Cake
This moist cake relies on sweet potato and applesauce for natural sweetness and fiber. The yogurt topping adds a creamy finish without heavy fats.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 6 treats
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato puree
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, applesauce eggs, and melted coconut oil. Stir well.
- Add flour and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Spoon the cake mixture into the muffin tin cases.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before decorating.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, Greek yogurt, and coconut oil until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon into a piping bag with a star nozzle.
- Pipe onto cooled cupcakes in swirls.
- Decoration optional! Serve to wagging tails.
Substitutions
- Pumpkin puree instead of sweet potato
- Mashed banana instead of applesauce
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
2 small treats per day
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | 1 small treat per day |
| 15 kg | 2 small treats per day |
| 30 kg | 3 small treats per day |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
1586 kcal
Per treat
264 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~311% of the daily treat budget264 / 85 kcal
One serving is above the 10% daily treat allowance for a 15kg dog. Cut the portion or treat as an occasional reward only.
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to five days in a sealed container.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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