A Tasty Twist on a Classic Recipe
This is a variation on my classic, world-famous liver cake recipe. I made this version when I had some kidney to use up, and it turned out great! It has a slightly different texture and flavour, but it's just as easy to make. For the original, foolproof recipe, check out my Liver Cake Recipe.
I first made this for a gala day I was attending. Made the night before, I was a bit nervous if they would even turn out ok, but I needn't have worried—this recipe is bulletproof and hard to get wrong. It turned out really well, with more of a cake/bread-like texture than a biscuit. There are no exact guidelines here; you just prepare it, chuck it together, and cook it! Your dog will love this simple, no-fuss treat.
Liver & Kidney Cake (A Classic Variation)
A tasty twist on the classic liver cake! This easy, no-fuss variation uses both liver and kidney for a delicious treat your dog will love.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor Hand Blender is better
Ingredients
- 1 pkt Liver 450g / 1lb
- 1 pkt Kidney 300g
- 4 Large eggs
- 400 g Wholemeal Flour Add the flour gradually until the mixture is a thick, spreadable paste
Instructions
- Prepare the meat: Roughly chop the liver and kidney into smaller pieces so they blend more easily. You might need to do this in batches.
- Blend the meat, eggs and a little milk in a food processor or jug for a hand blender. Blend until you have a thick, smooth mixture, similar to a smoothie.
- Gradually add the wholemeal flour, a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue adding flour until you have a very thick, sticky paste that is stiff enough to hold its shape.
- Lightly grease a baking tray (approximately 25x20cm / 10x8 inches) with a little butter or oil to prevent sticking. Spoon the thick paste into the baking tray and spread it evenly, making sure it's about an inch (2.5cm) thick.
- Place the tray in the middle of a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F / Gas Mark 2) and bake for about 2 hours. The cake is done when it is firm to the touch and resembles a dense, non-risen bread.
- Cool: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the tray.
- Cut and store: Once cool, turn the cake out onto a board and cut it into treat-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. I'll be selling these at a fair tomorrow.
Notes
*Makes approximately 24-30 small training-sized squares, depending on how thickly you spread the mixture.
Check the consistency: The mixture should be a thick, sticky goo. If it's too wet, add a little more flour. If it's too dry and crumbly, you can add a splash of water or milk.
Blender check: As the original recipe notes, this mixture is very thick and will test your blender's motor. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed, and check that stringy bits of fat haven't wrapped around the blade.
My dogs are crazy about that cake. I made mine also with hearts, coconut flour and time to time I add some tripe (not often cos it`s very smelly while baking).
We have a puppy – miniature yorkie. She’s a nightmare to feed – talk about fussy!!! Our other dog (now sadly in doggie heaven) loved your liver cake and other recipes of yours. I was wondering if you could suggest something that would tempt my fussy yorkie pup seeing as our jack russell used to love any of your recipes. Going to try the liver cake for fussy pup though.
I have always used a bought product but they no longer make them. Now I am looking for something to help give our pal some goodness and enjoyment with his food. Thank you for all the different recipes.
Thank you for all your excellent info. I made similar cake and cut into tiny training cubes. They can be eaten straight from freezer because there is such a low water content. I just bagged them into 100g servings to make it easy for access and judging that not too much was being fed over the week. My Lhasa Apso would do any amount of training and pay attention when she could smell them,. Talking about smell they really only give off smell when cooking then cooling, after that no problem.