Doggy Birthday Cake

A sweet treat for your very good boy—or girl—this dog birthday cake recipe is made with all pet-friendly ingredients.

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This dog birthday cake recipe is a simple dessert to celebrate your furry friend’s special occasion. Made using easy ingredients like peanut butter, applesauce, and carrots and completely dog safe, it’s the best homemade birthday cake that a dog can eat, perfect for your pup’s birthday.

Doggie Birthday Cake Ingredients

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With your pup’s favorite foods, including bananas, carrots, and peanut butter, this cake is moist and the perfect treat to make for them to enjoy.

You’ll need:

PRO TIP:

If you are worried about any of the ingredients in this cake, please check with your vet to make sure your dog can tolerate them.

For The Cake:

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup of vegetable oil (or bacon grease)
• ⅓ cup of unsweetened applesauce
• ⅓ cup of creamy peanut butter
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 banana, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons of baking powder

PRO TIP:

If any ingredients are ones that your dog’s tummy can’t tolerate, you can substitute them for other options.

For The Frosting:

• 2 cups of plain Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup of creamy peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• Box of dog bones

Substitutions And Additions For A Dog Cake

PEANUT BUTTER: You could substitute peanut butter for any type of creamy nut butter you have (almond butter, cashew butter, etc.) at home for this simple birthday cake. It might make for a little different consistency, but the taste and overall outcome of this delicious treat will be the same.

DOG BONES: They are used more as a garnish, so you could choose to leave them off altogether or change the type of treat. To keep things homemade, you could also choose to make your own dog treats, using our delicious recipe!

FRUITS & VEGETABLES: Add in other dog-safe fresh fruits and veggies to change the taste for your birthday boy or girl! Sweet potatoes and pumpkin are two great options for your dog-friendly cake.

FLOUR: Some dogs can’t tolerate regular flour. Try almond flour, oat flour, brown rice flour, or coconut flour instead.

How To Make A Doggy Birthday Cake

Just like a human cake, this dog birthday cake involves making the cake batter before baking and adding the tasty frosting.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray cooking spray in two 6-inch round cake pans (these are smaller than normal cake pans). Then, line them with parchment paper on the bottom.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, combine your eggs, oil, applesauce, creamy peanut butter, carrot, banana, and honey. Whisk the wet ingredients together until smooth.

STEP THREE: Add flour and baking powder to the bowl and mix the dry ingredients with a spoon. The mixture will be on the thick side.

STEP FOUR: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake.

STEP FIVE: Cool the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a wire cooling rack. Let cool to room temperature before frosting the cake. If frosted too early, the “frosting” will melt.

STEP SIX: Once the cake is cooled, mix the plain yogurt and peanut butter in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until it is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.

STEP SEVEN: Place the bottom layer of the cake on a serving dish and place a generous amount of frosting on top and spread it out to the edges.

STEP EIGHT: Layer the cake with the other piece and frost the top and sides of the cake. Place dog bones on top of the cake for decoration.

STEP NINE: Serve your cake immediately!

How To Serve This Birthday Cake For Dogs

Celebrate your dog’s birthday with a fun birthday party featuring this yummy cake. Your furry baby brings you so much joy, now you can return the favor!

Add a carrot cake or cupcakes for your human guests alongside a cold drink such as our iced tea to wash it down.

When decorating the finished, frosted, and delicious dog-safe birthday cake, it’s perfect to top it off with our homemade dog treats. We think your best pal will also love our dog ice cream to cool him or her down on a hot day.

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How To Store This Dog Birthday Cake Recipe

IN THE FRIDGE: You should store your dog food cake in an airtight container. You will also want to keep it in the fridge between servings. It will stay good for up to 3 days.

IN THE FREEZER: Wrap leftover individual slices of the homemade dog birthday cake and store them in the freezer for up to three months. Serve to your pup whenever you’d like to give a treat.

Your Pup Will Love This Doggie Birthday Cake

This easy homemade dog birthday cake recipe is so fun! Your best friend is sure to love the yummy flavors and homemade peanut butter frosting. All of the ingredients are completely pet-friendly and safe for your dog to eat. Now your furry friends can celebrate with a special treat, just like the rest of your family.

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Dog Birthday Cake

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A sweet treat for your very good boy—or girl—this dog birthday cake recipe is made with all pet-friendly ingredients.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup vegetable oil, or bacon grease
• ⅓ cup applesauce
• ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 banana, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder

Frosting

• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter (xylitol free)
• 1 box dog bones

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray cooking spray in two 6-inch round cake pans (these are smaller than normal cake pans) and line with parchment paper on the bottom.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, oil, applesauce, creamy peanut butter, carrot, banana, and honey. Whisk together until smooth.
• Add flour and baking powder to the bowl and mix with a spoon. The mixture will be on the thick side.
• Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake.
• Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a wire cooling rack. Let cool to room temperature before frosting cake. If frosted too early, the “frosting” will melt.
• Once the cake is cooled, mix the Greek yogurt and peanut butter in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place the bottom layer of cake on a serving dish and place a generous amount of frosting on top and spread it out to the edges.
• Layer with the other cake piece and frost top and sides of cake. Place dog bones on top of the cake for decoration.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

• If you are worried about any of the ingredients in this cake, please check with your vet to make sure your dog can tolerate them.
• Dogs cannot eat peanut butter containing xylitol. Make sure you are using peanut butter that does not contain this ingredient.
• Add in other dog-safe fruits and veggies to change the taste for your birthday pup!
• If any ingredients are ones that your dog’s tummy can’t tolerate, you can substitute them for other options.
• You can buy pre-cut parchment paper rounds to make lining the pans easier.

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