Valentine’s Dog Jelly Bundt Cake by Megan Swan

I don’t know about you, but the love of my life will always be my dog, Molly. 

For Valentine’s, I made her this retro-inspired gelatin cake using chicken broth, yoghurt, beetroot juice, and a few of her favourite treats like sardines, mini hot dogs, cheddar hearts, and strawberries.

The best part? You can make one, two, or four layers, it’s just about having fun and making something with love for your dog!

Ingredients (for a 20 cm Bundt cake mould) 1 litre unsalted chicken broth 800 g plain full-fat yoghurt 125 ml beetroot juice (for pink layers) 1 tin sardines in water Mini hot dogs or chicken Viennas White cheddar cheese (cut into hearts) Strawberries (optional) Powdered gelatin – 16 tablespoons Total 500 ml water (for gelatin bloom / loosening yoghurt if needed)

Gelatin Ratios

• Broth layers: 3½ tablespoons gelatin per ~445 ml liquid
• Yoghurt layers: 4 tablespoons gelatin per ~445 ml mixture (yoghurt + tiny splash of warm water)

These amounts give firm, sliceable layers but are still safe and flexible.

Method (simple & flexible)

1. Bloom gelatin: Sprinkle powdered gelatin over cold liquid and let sit 5–10 minutes.
2. Dissolve: Gently heat over low heat until smooth, do not boil.
3. Layer 1 – pale pink broth: Mix broth with a splash of beetroot juice (optional), pour into mould, chill 20–30 min until set but slightly tacky.
4. Layer 2 – dark pink broth + treats: Pour half of dark pink broth layer, chill 10–15 min until thick, then add sardines, mini hot dogs, cheddar hearts, and pour remaining half gently over the back of a spoon. Chill 20–30 min.
5. Layer 3 – white yoghurt: Mix yoghurt + small splash of warm water, add gelatin, pour carefully over previous layer. Optional: add strawberry or carrot hearts. Chill 20–30 min.
6. Layer 4 – light pink yoghurt: Mix yoghurt + tiny beetroot juice, add gelatin, pour on top. Chill overnight (8–12 hrs).
7. Unmould: Briefly dip mould in warm water, place plate on top, flip, lift. Slice to reveal layers and floating hearts!
   

Tips

• Pour gently over the back of a spoon to avoid disturbing lower layers
• Use tweezers to place hearts or sardines perfectly
• Make it as simple or as fancy as you like — even one layer works beautifully!
  

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