Homemade Dog Birthday Cake Ideas

Your doggo’s birthday is not complete without his very own birthday cake! Make your dog’s birthday extra special by making a pup-cake with all the delicious ingredients that are safe for him to eat—carrots, banana, yoghurt, and more. You can add some of his favourite food as a special treat.

Here are some delectable pup-friendly cake recipes that your birthday pup will surely enjoy.

Carrot cake with peanut butter frosting

Photo Credit: Browneyedbaker

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Created by Brown Eyed Baker, this homemade dog cake is shaped like a bone topped with luscious peanut butter frosting.

Ingredients:

• Baking soda
• Shredded carrots
• Honey
• Egg
• Flour
• Natural peanut butter
• Vegetable oil

To make the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake tin.
3. In a bowl, whisk the baking soda and flour.
4. Pour shredded carrots, honey, egg, peanut butter, and vegetable oil in a bowl.
5. Mix the ingredients using a wooden or rubber spatula until they’re well-incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Wait for it to cool, then serve.
8. You may also spread peanut butter as frosting on the cake. Cottage cheese can also be used as a substitute, which appears as white icing.

Banana carob oatcake with peanut butter frosting

Photo Credit: Joanna Meyer

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Here is a delicious pup cake recipe created by Joanna Meyer. Only dog-friendly ingredients were used to make this awesome oatcake.

Ingredients:

• Bananas
• Baking powder
• Carob chips
• Egg
• Honey
• Rolled oats
• Peanut butter
• Water
• Whole wheat flour

To make the cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8-inch cake tin with a non-stick spray.  Set aside.
3. Mix egg, water, bananas, and 3 teaspoons of honey in a bowl.
4. Add in the oats, flour, and baking soda to the mixture and stir.
5. Pour the batter into the pan and then sprinkle carob chips on top.
6. Lightly mix the chips in a marbling style using a fork.
7. Place the pan in the oven and bake for an hour.
8. Make sure to let the pan cool before taking it out.
9. Whilst the pan is cooling, create the frosting by mixing the remaining honey and peanut butter in a bowl.
10. Spread the peanut butter frosting on top of the cake once it cools.

There are some dogs with allergies or sensitive stomachs. If your dog has allergies to any of the ingredients, you can leave them out and replace them with close substitutes.

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Healthy dog birthday cake

Photo Credit: the Rodimels

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The recipe for this cake is comprised mostly of fruits and vegetables. This is a simple cake that is dense rather than a fluffy one.

Ingredients:

• Beef broth
• Apple (shredded)
• Carrots (shredded)
• Cinnamon applesauce
• Peanut butter
• Egg

To make the cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until properly incorporated.
3. Pour the batter into the pan and place inside the oven for about 50 minutes.
4. Once the cake cools, use peanut butter as frosting and spread it on top of the cake.

Grain-free mini dog cake

Photo Credit: A Cozy Kitchen

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Here is a solution for dogs that are allergic to wheat.  Instead of wheat flour, chickpea flour is used.

Ingredients:

• Chickpea flour
• Baking soda
• Natural peanut butter
• Honey
• Melted coconut oil
• Eggs
• Water
• Shredded apple
• Unsweetened Shredded coconut
• Greek yoghurt

To make the cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Line a 1-inch rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Using a non-stick spray, grease the parchment and the sides of the baking tray. You may also use coconut oil as an alternative. Set aside.
4. Whisk baking soda and flour together in a bowl.
5. Add in the oil, water, eggs, honey, and peanut butter. Mix all the ingredients until properly combined. Then fold the shredded apples.
6. Pour the batter into the baking tray. Using a spatula, spread it in one even layer.
7. Then put it in the oven. Cook for 15 to 17 minutes until golden brown and fluffy to touch.
8. Whisk the Greek yoghurt and honey in one medium bowl to create the frosting.
9. Toast the shredded coconut in a small skillet over medium-low heat until it turns light golden brown.
10. Use a round cutter to cut the cake into small pieces then stack them into threes or twos.
11. Top it with honey and Greek yoghurt frosting and sprinkle with coconut flakes.

Dog birthday cake recipe (without peanut butter)

Photo Credit: Life at Clover Hill

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This is the best option for dogs that are allergic to nuts. Leave out the peanut butter and use the following ingredients:

• Baking soda
• Flour
• Butter
• Vegetable oil
• Egg
• Shredded carrots
• Mashed banana

To make the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine flour and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the oil, eggs, and butter together.
4. Add the carrots to the creamed mixture and then stir.
5. Mix the dry ingredients and the creamed mixture together until well-incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into a greased ramekin. Bake for 25 minutes.

To make the banana frosting:

1. In a bowl, mix butter, flour, and mashed bananas. Stir the mixture until a smooth paste is formed.
2. Frost the cake with the banana mixture. You can also add crumbles of bacon as sprinkles.

The following are easy dog birthday cakes that you can prepare in just a short time using only a few simple ingredients.

The 4 ingredients Coconut-yoghurt cake

Photo Credit: Browneyedbaker

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This cake only makes use of four ingredients with plain yoghurt used as frosting.

Ingredients:

• Coconut oil (or any other oil)
• Honey
• Eggs
• All-purpose flour
• Yoghurt

To make the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease two 7-ounce ramekins with a non-stick spray or coconut oil and set aside.
3. Whisk eggs, melted coconut oil, and honey together in a medium bowl.
4. Add the flour into the mixture until completely incorporated.
5. Divide the batter and pour them into two ramekins.
6. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Once the ramekin cools, remove the cakes and frost them with plain yoghurt.

Frozen cake

Photo Credit: Lola the Pitty

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With only four ingredients, this frozen cake can be done in just five minutes. Mix all the ingredients together and let it freeze until firm. Stack the cakes and serve.

Ingredients:

• Peanut butter
• Plain yoghurt
• Banana
• Unsweetened almond milk or water

To make the cake:

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add a splash of almond milk or water until all ingredients are properly combined.
3. Pour the mixture into muffin tins and then place it in the freezer until firm.
4. Once the cake has frozen, remove it from the freezer. Let it sit for a few minutes in order to thaw. Use a knife to remove it from the muffin-tins and then serve.

Tips when making dog birthday cakes

• Never use chocolate as an ingredient as it is poisonous to dogs.
• Cakes should be given as a rare treat. Frequent cake intake may result in tartar build-up and cause tooth decay.
• Make sure the peanut butter used does not contain xylitol. It is potentially toxic to dogs and can cause liver failure and seizures.

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