BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH CHICKEN
BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
(Yields approx 4-6 servings)
1/3 cup (50g) flour
1/3 cup (50g) polenta (cornmeal) bran or rolled oats
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp garlic powder
500 g minced chicken
30 ml honey
1 large egg
¼ cup (60g) live culture plain yoghurt
4 tsp vegetable oil
2 fish oil caps
1 container spreadable cream cheese
Delectable dog biscuits as needed to decorate cake
Dash of ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
1/ Preheat oven to 350*F / 180*C
2/ Lightly oil cake pan
3/ Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl.
4/ Make well in centre and add the chicken, honey, egg, yoghurt and oil.
5/ Stir until mixed
6/ Pour into a greased cake tin
7/ Bake 25 minutes or until chicken is done and toothpick inserted into centre comes out dry.
8/ Turn out onto a cake rack to cool.
9/Ice with cream cheese (thin cheese if needed with a little milk) and decorate with dog bics
Refrigerate in a covered container. Birthday cake will keep for 7 days in refrigerator or 6 months in freezer.
Utensils
Greased cake pan
Wooden spoon
Large mixing bowl
Nutrition Tips:
Carob: Looks like chocolate but is not chocolate and is not toxic. It’s a legume that comes from the carob tree and is used as a healthy alternative to chocolate (which is toxic to dogs).
Chicken Mince: Excellent low fat high protein meat and good for muscle structure.
Eggs: are one of the cheapest sources of high quality protein and essential fatty acids you can buy. They are a whole food and contain all the nutrients required for the growth of a new chicken. Egg whites and whole eggs are fine as part of a balanced diet. Dogs have been consuming whole eggs for generations with no problems. Whenever you want to add protein to a dish for your dog one of the best things you can add is an egg. You can also whisk in some brewer’s yeast to a raw egg – dogs will love them.
Honey: Is rich in many nutrients such as sugars, enzymes, minerals (magnesium, Potassium) and B Vitamins. It is an excellent source of instant energy for mothers, sick dogs, young dogs, old dogs in diabetic crises etc. It has anti inflammatory properties, is anti bacterial and is generally beneficial for your dog. Ensure is it local organic honey and not heat treated as raw honey has many more nutrients than cooked honey and this includes enzymes and B vitamins. Pets with allergies can benefit from a little honey each day just as we do.
Oats: Provide high fibre, whole grains, and essential fatty acids. A good source of minerals, high in calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and manganese. Also provide good levels of Vitamins E & B.
Wheat flour- has protein, fibre , Vitamins E&B. It is fine in small doses such as when used for treats but a wheat based diet is not recommended. Commercial dog food is usually packed with wheat.
Ice with cream cheese (thin cheese if needed with a little milk) and decorate with dog bics
These can be decorated with carob chips or dusted with a fine coat of confectioner’s sugar for an extra special treat.
Treats: If your doggie is having a birthday – this recipe will show you how to make a doggie safe birthday cake for your dog’s special day.