Dog Cake Recipe

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.

Tell me about your dog!

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.

Try These Next!

• Strawberry Banana Dog Treats
• Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Treats
• Apple Carrot Dog Treats
• Homemade Doggie Cake

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5 from 24 ratings

Dog Cake Recipe

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!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 10

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Stephanie

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

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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

*The alcohol in the vanilla extract cooks out during the baking process but you may also substitute alcohol free vanilla extract as well.

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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!

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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, Potato

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Pan Sizes that work well:

• 5.75 x 3 inch mini loaf pan
• 6 cup bundt pan

 

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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

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2160IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg