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This homemade dog cake recipe has a tasty blend of peanut butter, honey and carrots. Kids love to help mix up the batter for this easy birthday cake for your dog!
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Guys, how much do you just love your dog?! I think we can both agree that dogs are just the best.
Dogs are naturally just happy little beings, but put a slice of this dog cake in front of your furry friend, and they pretty much explode with excitement.
Bonus: Kids love making cakes for dogs. My 3-year old girl gets such a kick out of mixing the ingredients together in the bowl and watching it transform after it bakes in the oven.
My Dog Toby
My dog’s name is Toby. He’s our 6 year old Morkie (half Yorkie, half Maltese).
He finds himself torn between the two personalities of those breeds. He thinks he’s a hunter, but if he ever actually caught a squirrel I don’t think he’d have the slightest idea what to do next.
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Dog Cake Recipe Ingredients
- Large egg
- Creamy all-natural peanut butter- Teddie brand is my favorite. Sunbutter can also be used.
- Olive or Vegetable oil
- Vanilla Extract*
- Honey- Maple syrup can also be used
- Shredded Carrots
- Almond Flour -see below for alternative options
*The alcohol in the vanilla extract cooks out during the baking process but you may also substitute alcohol free vanilla extract as well.
Can Dogs Have Flour?
In short, yes. However, flour can post an allergy to some dogs, so always proceed with caution and consult a vet if needed.
I recommend using Almond flour, because it’s healthy and easy to find. You can also use all-purpose or whole wheat flour.
Healthy Flour Varieties for Dogs:
Grain: Barley, Buckwheat, Millet, Oat, Pea, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum
Non-Grain: Chickpea, Coconut, Hazelnut, Lentil, Potato
Optional “Frosting” for Dog Cake
- 1/2 lb. of cooked/peeled potatoes whipped with 1/2 plain Greek yogurt make a great frosting for this cake.
- 1/4 cup peanut butter + 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt works too!
Best Pan Sizes for this Cake:
I have tried both of these options and find that either works well for this dog cake recipe!
- 5.75 x 3 inch mini loaf pan
- 6 cup bundt pan
Reader Reviews:
- “Wow! I made this for my dog Pupcake’s birthday, and he LOVED it! He didn’t even sit when we showed it to him (he usually does that when we present to him a new treat.) He grabbed the piece and ran out joyously. It was a great hit for him. I tried it too, and it is really good!! Thank you for sharing this.”
- “Brilliant recipe! Not just for doggies we liked it too!”
- “I made this cake for our Lucy’s 1st Birthday and shared it with her doggy friends. WOW, I make one often now!”
- “So I totally just made these for my mother in law dog for her birthday 🎂. And I’m not even going to lie I tried a piece and they were really good I was surprised! Thank you so much for this recipe!!!!”
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Dog Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *See Notes
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup Almond flour or whole wheat, see notes for other options
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, vanilla, and honey (optional).
- Stir in the carrots, then gradually add the flour until well combined.
- Pour into a small and greased baking pan. I used a 5.75 x 3 inch mini loaf pan and it was perfect. a 6 cup ring mold also works.
- Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, (mine was done after 30). Turn onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
Notes
Optional Frosting for Dog Cake
- 1/2 lb. of cooked/peeled potatoes whipped with 1/2 plain Greek yogurt make a great frosting for this cake.
- 1/4 cup peanut butter + 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt works too!
All-purpose or whole wheat flour may also be used.
Other Flour Alternatives for Dogs:
Grain: Barley, Buckwheat, Millet, Oat, Pea, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum Non-Grain: Chickpea, Coconut, Hazelnut, Lentil, PotatoPan Sizes that work well:
- 5.75 x 3 inch mini loaf pan
- 6 cup bundt pan
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Do not feed the entire cake to your dog at once. Give them small pieces of this cake at a time. *When it doubt, always consult your vet regarding any diet changes.
Nutrition
My lab does not care for anything with carrot in it. Is there something else you recommend? or a couple things maybe? He is a service dog and his birthday is Monday the 22nd, so we always buy him a cake from the local pet bakery, but my daughter who is his “person” wants to make it for him this year.
Thank you
Hi Kylie, I have only made this as-written, I wouldn’t want to suggest any substitutions that I haven’t tested.
I’ve always seen that tree nuts are toxic to dogs, so almond flour would be a big no no
“ Many pooches love the taste of almonds. However, some canines will not digest almonds well, which can lead to vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. The high-fat content found in almonds can also lead to pancreatitis and obesity later on down the road.
As for almond flour, while you won’t be feeding your dog straight almond flour, baked goods containing this ingredient isn’t toxic to dogs. Your pet can safely consume products containing almond flour, just as long as it doesn’t contain any additional additives, including sweeteners such as xylitol.”
source- https://www.hepper.com/can-dogs-eat-almond-flour/