Top 10 cat-friendly birthday cake recipes

Pet birthdays are getting celebrated more often, and we're glad - our pets work hard to bring us joy, and we should celebrate each passing year! While dogs usually get their birthday celebrated more often, cat birthdays are getting more popular, too.

And you can't have a birthday without a "cake". Now, cats don't usually deal well with dairy and other sugary cake ingredients, so we've recommended some savoury "cakes" that'll prioritise your cat's health and well-being.

Here, we share our favourite cat birthday cake recipes.

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Why celebrate your cat’s birthday with a cake?

Pet celebrations are getting more popular, and while pets might not know it's their birthday, they know when they're being celebrated, as long as you build the habit early.

We recommend preparing a homemade birthday cake for your cat instead of picking a pre-made one: these tend to be a bit healthier, and pet nutrition relies on making proactive choices like this.

Always choose cat-friendly, vet-approved ingredients.

How to make a cat birthday cake: cat-friendly birthday cake recipes

 To make a healthy cat birthday cake, you'll need one of these recipes:

Fish & Chicken Delight Cake

Ingredients:

• Flaked cooked salmon

• Shredded chicken breast

• A sprinkle of dried catnip

Instructions:

1. Prepare the base: Layer the flaked salmon and shredded chicken breast in a shallow dish.

2. Add the topping: Sprinkle dried catnip over the top.

3. Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tuna & Carrot Cat Cake

Ingredients:

• Canned tuna (in water, not oil) – don’t give them too much or too often

• Grated carrot

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix ingredients: Combine the tuna, grated carrot, and egg in a bowl.

3. Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set.

4. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before serving.

Pumpkin & Chicken Birthday Cake

Ingredients

• Pumpkin puree

• Shredded chicken

• Rice flour

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients: Combine the pumpkin puree, shredded chicken, and rice flour in a bowl to form a dough.

2. Shape the cake: Shape the dough into a cake or cupcake shape.

3. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until firm.

4. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before serving.

Salmon & Catnip Layer Cake

Ingredients

• Flaked cooked salmon

• Oat flour

• Dried catnip

Instructions

1. Layer the cake: Layer the flaked salmon and oat flour in a shallow dish, alternating layers.

2. Sprinkle catnip: Sprinkle a bit of dried catnip over the top layer.

3. Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Chicken Liver Cake

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken liver

• Mashed sweet potato

• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Mash the liver: Mash the cooked chicken liver into a paste.

2. Mix ingredients: Combine the mashed liver, mashed sweet potato, and egg in a bowl.

3. Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until set.

4. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before serving.

Tuna & Shrimp Cake

Ingredients

• Canned tuna (in water, not oil) - don’t give them too much or too often

• Cooked shrimp

• Rice flour

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients: Combine the tuna, shrimp, and rice flour in a bowl to form a dough.

2. Shape the cake: Shape the dough into a cake or cupcake shape.

3. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until firm.

4. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before serving.

Turkey & Sweet Potato Cake 

Ingredients

• Ground turkey (cooked)

• Mashed sweet potato

• Dried catnip

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients: Combine the ground turkey, mashed sweet potato, and a sprinkle of catnip in a bowl.

2. Shape the cake: Shape the mixture into a cake or cupcake shape.

3. Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Sardine & Oat Cake

Ingredients

• Canned sardines in water (drained) – never used canned fish in brine or oil

• Rolled oats

• Fresh parsley, chopped 

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients: Combine the sardines, oats, and parsley in a bowl.

2. Shape the cake: Shape the mixture into a cake or cupcake shape.

3. Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Chicken & Pea Cake

Ingredients

• Shredded chicken

• Peas

• Homemade cat-safe gravy – no onion powder, garlic powder or excessive salt

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients: Combine the shredded chicken, peas, and a bit of cat-safe gravy in a bowl.

2. Shape the cake: Shape the mixture into a cake or cupcake shape.

3. Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Veggie & Fish Mash Cake

Ingredients

• Cooked fish (flaked)

• Mixed cooked vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, green beans)

• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Mash the vegetables: Mash the cooked vegetables.

2. Mix ingredients: Combine the mashed vegetables, flaked fish, and egg in a bowl.

3. Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until set.

4. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before serving.

• Remember: Always consult your veterinarian before feeding your cat any new foods, especially if they have any allergies or sensitivities.

Health considerations when making cat birthday cakes

We recommend focusing on the following to keep your cat healthy on their birthday:

• Maintain portion control, as obesity is a rising problem in cats.

• Make homemade "cakes" over store-bought, because you want to avoid nasty additives.

• Know your cat's allergies and dietary restrictions, and always check with your vet beforehand.

• Remember cakes are a one-off treat! Don’t give them to your cat too often, as they’re calorie-dense, rich and can lead to obesity.

• Know your way around pet nutrition.

Frequently asked questions

Can I give my cat a regular cake?

No, ingredients like sugar and dairy are harmful to cats.

What’s the best way to store leftover cat birthday cake?

Fridge or freezer depending on the ingredients, but don't take unnecessary risks.

How often can I give my cat a cake?

Keep it as an occasional treat, mainly due to how many calories they have.

How cat insurance helps

Celebrating your cat's birthday should be a joyful, memorable day, and a cake can help with that.

But always choose safe, high-quality ingredients, and remember that cat insurance can help you prepare for the unexpected.

Here's to many more birthdays with your cat! 

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