Make their birthday or adoption gotcha day extra-special by baking them a healthy homemade cake to celebrate their special occasion! A homemade treat is a wonderful way to mark their special day while being cheaper than store-bought options and is the perfect way to commemorate it!
Consider choosing an all-natural peanut butter (without xylitol! ), applesauce, oil or an egg as a safe binder ingredient, adding some flavors with fruits or vegetables such as mashed banana or pureed pumpkin for extra flare.
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What is an edible dog cake?
An enjoyable birthday for your furry pal is incomplete without an exclusive cake made for them! This easy, dog-safe recipe includes ingredients both you and your pup can enjoy together – pumpkin puree and peanut butter yogurt frosting are among them.
This recipe for dump and mix cake comes together quickly with whole wheat flour and baking soda as its foundation, along with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for sweetness. Plus, there’s plenty of healthy fats from peanut butter (if using one without xylitol), olive oil, and eggs!
This cake not only includes vegetables and lean protein, but can be served as both dessert and meal supplementation if paired with low-calorie treats and fresh, pet-safe fruit for optimal nutrition. You can store this treat up to 3 days at room temperature under cling wrap; for even easier storage it can be frozen into individual slices that can then be defrosted when ready to be eaten!
Ingredients
If you’re baking for your pup, it is wise to select recipes which contain ingredients that are safe for their consumption. Chocolate, macadamia nuts, xylitol (an artificial sweetener) and raisins can all be dangerous for canines!
This simple dog cake recipe uses just four ingredients and can be prepared quickly. This tasty treat features nutritious applesauce, bananas, peanut butter, and eggs along with leavening agents and key baking components that are safe for canines.
This recipe creates a single-serving cake you can give to your pet or share among its furry companions. Featuring a cute paw print pan mold and safe cream cheese or yogurt frosting for dogs, you can decorate this treat with homemade treats for an added special touch! Plus it’s healthy, low in calories, and gluten-free – win-win!
Preparation
Ingredients in this dog cake are designed to promote good health for dogs and digestive health (with the exception of cream cheese – though that is optional). Flour provides structure; whole wheat or any other kind may also work; banana adds flavor while providing potassium and magnesium; vinegar is used as an acidifier and may be replaced by either apple cider vinegar or regular white vinegar if preferred.
Natural peanut butter adds a sweet, delicious taste, but only use natural versions without added salt or sugar – some brands of peanut butter contain toxic levels of xylitol, making this recipe potentially dangerous to dogs. Eggs play an integral part in this dish by helping bind all the ingredients together; plus they’re packed full of essential vitamins and minerals! In place of vegetable or coconut oil for better taste.
Serving
As opposed to human cakes, this dog cake recipe uses ingredients that are safe for canines to consume – making it the ideal treat to honor and celebrate your furry family member on their special day! Plus it takes only 30 minutes from start to finish!
As for frosting, I highly suggest opting for plain yogurt over whipped cream as it contains probiotics for your pup and has higher moisture levels. You could also try any dairy-free yogurt you may already have on hand; also I suggest using either an open star or closed star piping tip to create a pretty border around your cake.
I use ground whole oat flour in this cake, which helps bind all of its components and produce a soft and fluffy texture. You may substitute with any type of flour you have on hand if desired; grated carrots add both texture and flavor, while mashed bananas provide natural sweetness.
