Description
Celebrate canine companionship with this delightful Doggy Birthday Cake designed to make tails wag and pups rejoice. Packed with wholesome ingredients and lovingly crafted, this special treat offers a memorable way to honor your four-legged friend’s special day.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for a gluten-free option)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional, for slight rise, but safe in small amounts)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (NO xylitol – check the label!)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened pumpkin puree)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for a little sweetness)
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened peanut butter for a thicker frosting)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Decoration Ingredients:
- Dog treats
- Shredded carrots
- Blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare your canine companion’s culinary celebration by heating the oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C) and selecting either a circular 6-inch pan or muffin cavities for individualized pupcakes.
- Create a harmonious base by whisking the dry components in one vessel, ensuring smooth flour and baking soda integration.
- In a separate mixing bowl, transform wet ingredients into a silky emulsion, combining applesauce, peanut butter, yogurt, egg, and golden honey until perfectly blended.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, stirring with delicate strokes to maintain a light, airy texture without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into your chosen baking vessel, spreading evenly and creating a smooth surface for optimal rising.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven, allowing the cake to bake for approximately 20-25 minutes (or 12-15 minutes for miniature pupcakes), monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges pristine.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring structural integrity before frosting.
- Craft a delectable topping by whisking Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey into a creamy, luxurious frosting.
- Once cooled, lavish the cake with the prepared frosting, creating an artistic canvas decorated with crumbled dog treats, vibrant shredded carrots, or scattered blueberries.
- Slice into petite portions, presenting a festive treat for your four-legged friend and their canine companions, storing any remaining cake in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to three days.
Notes
- Swap applesauce with mashed banana for extra nutrition and moistness.
- Use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour alternatives for dogs with sensitive diets.
- Ensure all ingredients are dog-safe and avoid using xylitol or artificial sweeteners in peanut butter.
- Replace egg with mashed banana or plain yogurt for a vegan-friendly option that maintains cake structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg