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
Hi Lea! You can use the same kind of baking soda that you would in regular baking. Arm and Hammer brand would do the trick!
SCOREE!!! That’s awesome! Thank you for the update, I truly appreciate it! 😁
Hello! So im making this recipe right now and it seems like my batter is too thick? Or is it supposed to be thick
Hi Paulina! Thick is good! Think a nice, thick cake batter. It should be just fine! 🙂
It turned out great! Thank you 🙂
do you have any treats for cats
Hi Joann! Unfortunately I don’t have any cat treats, I don’t have a cat so there’s not test subject, haha! 🙂
I have a line of designer puppy treats (Loganator Biscuits), and my extra-loved-not-spoiled boy, Logan, also had a big party for his first birthday. Although the recipe I tested, and ended up changing almost completely, was okay … I was not overly thrilled with it. Logan and his puppy friends were, but I was not. This recipe looks much nicer, but I have to adjust to gluten free for my boy.
Hi Joanne! Thanks for your comment, I hope that you were able to try this and that your boy loved it as much as mine did! 🙂
Hi Yashika, I would say about 4 days stored in an airtight container! (Sorry for my delayed response!) Have a great day!
I’m definitely giving it a try for my newly rescued pup Sophie’s 12th birthday coming up February 7! It’ll be her first birthday spent with me and two of her pup-friends. They’re all smaller breeds, so I think the mini loaf will be the perfect size to divide 3 ways. Thank you for your post. Sophie has been through alot, and deserves something special!!!!!
This is so, so, sweet! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I know that Sophie and the other pups will LOVE this!! You are a very good pup parent. This made my day. ❤
Thank you for the recipe. I am making it today for my grandpuppy, and of course my dog. They both get very jealous! Is there some kind of safe icing for them
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Hi Linda!! I’m so excited for your pup and grand pup to try this doggie cake,they are going to love it! Here is a link to some frosting options, enjoy!! 🙂
http://m.entirelypets.com/dog-frosting-recipe.html
Making this today for my dog’s birthday. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. It smells delicious. He is whining while it’s baking…..can’t wait for his birthday treat.
Hi Veronica!! Awwww that is SOOO sweet, he can’t wait for it to get out of the oven! You’re a great pup mom to that boy, I’m sure he’ll love his birthday surprise! 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to comment, these make my day!
My dog Bluebelle has allergies and can’t have any grains like corn, wheat or soy she can have oat flour so can I substitute that for the flour?
Hi Carolyn! You sure can, I was researching this and it sounds like you should use 1.5 cups of the oat flour as a substitute for one cup of wheat flour. Enjoy! (Bluebelle is the cutest name!)
http://www.livestrong.com/article/557742-baking-with-oat-flour-vs-wheat-flour/