Birthday Cake

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   Step 1: Make the pumpkin purée

   • Wash the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut it into cubes.
   • Put the pumpkin cubes in a pot with a little water and cook until soft (about 12–15 min).
   • Drain off the water.
   • Mash the pumpkin into a smooth purée with a fork or hand blender.
   • Leave the purée to cool completely.

   Tip: The smoother the purée, the nicer the cake will look.

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   Step 2: Make the batter

   • Put the cooled pumpkin purée in a mixing bowl.
   • Add the eggs and stir them in.
   • Add the oat flour and mix to a thick batter.
   • If the batter is too stiff, add a little water.
   • If it is too runny, add a little more oat flour.

   Tip: Let the batter rest for 2–3 min – the oats keep soaking up liquid and thicken it.

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   Step 3: Bake

   • Lightly grease a small tin or line it with baking paper.
   • Pour in the batter and smooth the top.
   • Bake at about 175°C for 25–35 min.
   • Do the skewer test: nothing “doughy” should stick to it.

   Tip: Use a small round tin and it instantly looks like a mini celebration cake.

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   Step 4: Leave to cool (important for a neat look)

   • Leave the cake to cool completely.
   • Only take it out of the tin once it is really cold (otherwise it will break).
   • If you like, put it in the fridge for 20 min to make it extra firm.
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   Step 5: Topping (to make it look really pretty)

   • Put the natural yoghurt in a small bowl.
   • If it is very runny, let it drain in a sieve for 5–10 min (this makes it creamier).
   • Spread the yoghurt thinly over the cold cake.
   • Optional: spoon the yoghurt into a freezer bag, snip off a small corner and pipe “swirls” on top.

   Tip: For a clean look, spread a thin layer first, then make little waves with the back of a spoon.

How much of it can your dog have? That depends on their size – you'll find the recommendation with the recipe in the DoggoMeal app. As a rule of thumb, snacks should make up no more than about 10% of the daily ration.