Dozer envisions his perfect birthday as an eventful beach celebration with all of his closest friends, and an enormous cake.
This simple dog cake is made with whole food ingredients that are safe for canines.
Shape into bone or paw print shapes easily for an entertaining party treat!
Contents
Oats
Oat flour offers your pet many health-promoting nutrients, including protein, fiber and antioxidants that protect against disease. Furthermore, its abundance in soluble fibre allows food to move through their digestive system faster while helping regulate sugar levels in their system.
Make your own oat flour using a blender or food processor, or purchase it at your local health food store.
Use organic ingredients when possible, as pesticides and chemicals can be harmful for your fur babies. This tasty homemade dog cake makes the perfect way to celebrate their special occasion!
Baking Powder
Accidental exposure to baking powder will likely not harm your pup, but large doses could be dangerous. Baking powder acts as a leavening agent that reacts with acidic substances to produce carbon dioxide gas; when consumed by large numbers of dogs this gas can cause digestive issues including bloating, vomiting and diarrhea.
Baking soda also has an unpleasant odor that may displease some dogs and could alter the taste of treats made with applesauce or bananas, thus off-putting their tastebuds.
For an effective test of whether your baking powder is still active, mix it with hot water. If it fizzes when combined together, that indicates its continued activity.
Carrots
Carrots are an incredibly nutritious vegetable, packed full of essential vitamins and minerals for your dog’s diet. Furthermore, their natural sweetness adds natural sweetness without resorting to traditional cakes that contain too many harmful sugars that would otherwise be too tempting for dogs to eat.
This four-ingredient cake is ideal for celebrating any special occasion with your pup – be it his or her birthday or any other milestone event! Plus, its easy preparation doesn’t require hard-to-find ingredients that may only be available at specialty shops!
This recipe uses only simple pantry items and ingredients that are safe for your dog to consume (source). When selecting peanut butter for this dish, always opt for natural varieties without salt or additives, while artificial sweeteners such as xylitol are toxic to pets and should be avoided altogether.
Bananas
Bananas used in this recipe provide a healthy source of potassium, while acting as an alternative to white flour in creating delicious cakes and treats. Flour provides structure to any treat; for those trying to avoid gluten, consider gluten free flour options instead.
Frost the cakes using low fat plain cream cheese or yogurt without added sugars; spread between them and decorate as desired – banana slices work great or use any other items that might pique your dog’s interest! Keep the cake refrigerated for up to one week; for extended storage you may also freeze it.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter adds an irresistibly tasty treat that dogs love! For optimal results, only use natural peanut butter that is made with just peanuts; some brands contain xylitol which can be toxic for dogs.
Mashed banana is an effective way of binding ingredients together and adding moisture, plus it contains plenty of potassium which is good for dogs.
Vegetable oil helps the cake stay moist while baking up soft and fluffy. For maximum effectiveness, select an organically certified brand of vegetable oil as these will be safe for dogs to ingest.
Egg
Homemade dog cakes are simple and delicious treats for your four-legged friends to share, not to mention healthier than store bought alternatives. Perfect for sharing among doggy pals or as a surprise birthday treat for your pup.
Eggs provide dogs with a tasty protein source and help hold ingredients together, but should always be cooked prior to feeding to reduce risk of salmonella poisoning.
Bananas are packed with potassium and other healthful benefits like fiber and magnesium. You can mash bananas to add flavor and help bind ingredients. Peanut butter is another dog favorite but make sure it contains no added sugars like xylitol for best results.
