Bow Wow Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: Bow Wow Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds ground turkey; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup carrots cut in small pieces; 1 cup celery cut in small pieces; 1 cup minced parsley; 2 beaten eggs; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 ⅓ cups whole-wheat flour; 4 cups cooked, mashed potatoes; Beet juice, carrot rounds,shredded carrots and shredded red cabbage, optional

Servings: persons

4 pounds ground turkey
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup carrots cut in small pieces
1 cup celery cut in small pieces
1 cup minced parsley
2 beaten eggs
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ⅓ cups whole-wheat flour
4 cups cooked, mashed potatoes
Beet juice, carrot rounds,shredded carrots and shredded red cabbage, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in the middle.
2
Lightly grease two round 9-by-3-inch cake pans or a very large metal dog-bone mold.
3
(If using a mold, place it on a greased baking sheet.)
4
In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground turkey, brown rice, carrots, celery and parsley.
5
In a small bowl, mix the beaten eggs, garlic, olive oil and vanilla extract.
6
Add to the turkey mixture, blending well with your hands.
7
Stir the baking powder with the whole-wheat flour and add to the turkey mix, blending well.
8
Pack the mixture into the prepared pans, and bake for about 1 1/2 hours, until completely cooked and crisp on top.
9
Turn out of the pans and let cool on a rack.
10
When completely cooked, ice with 3 1/2 cups mashed potatoes, making a layer cake or two separate cakes.
11
To decorate (or to write the birthday dog's name on the cake), add beet juice to 1/2 cup of the mashed potatoes, and transfer to a pastry bag.
12
For additional decoration, edge the cake with carrot rounds topped with beet-colored mashed-potato rosettes.
13
Or mix shredded carrots and red cabbage, and sprinkle on the top, like confetti.
14
Serve with the appropriate number of candles.

1813

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds ground turkey, 3 cups cooked brown rice, 1 cup carrots cut in small pieces, 1 cup celery cut in small pieces, and more.

Yes, Bow Wow Birthday Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bow Wow Birthday Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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