Dogs love peanut butter, and this cake will have them barking for more! Made using safe ingredients that won’t upset their stomach.
Mix dry ingredients together in one bowl and set aside. Next, in another bowl combine wet ingredients before pouring everything into a greased pan for baking. Decorate it with peanut butter drizzles or puppy treats!
Contents
Bananas
Dogs love “people food”, such as cake. However, many human cakes contain flour and sugar which aren’t good for dogs’ digestion; the best dog cake recipes avoid these ingredients altogether and often feature peanut butter – an absolute favorite among pups! Make sure the peanut butter you use for your cake recipes contains no added salt, sugar or xylitol to ensure you give your pup something delicious that’s also nutritional.
The natural sweetness of banana brings natural sweetness and keeps the cake moist, while whole wheat flour and ground oats provide essential protein and fiber sources that dogs need in their diets. Oat flour may be substituted with any other whole grain or gluten-free flours if preferred.
This cake features an innovative frosting made with yogurt and peanut butter whipped together, two ingredients beloved by dogs alike. This provides a much healthier alternative than using large quantities of butter or cream cheese as is typically seen with other fluffy frostings.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is an ideal combination of proteins, fats and flavor that dogs love! For optimal results use smooth natural peanut butter free from added sugars (xylitol is fatal to dogs). Also use plain Greek yogurt to decorate the cake as its unique texture will attract them.
This cake can be prepared as cupcakes or in a standard round cake pan; simply ensure it does not surpass your pup’s capacity! Bake the cake at 350F for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Prepare the frosting while your cakes are baking by mixing yogurt and peanut butter until it reaches frosting consistency, then use either a spoon or pipe it onto your cooled cakes – top with crumbles of bacon for extra birthday fun!
Eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of protein and various other essential nutrients, particularly beneficial to infants and young children due to providing all essential amino acids. Furthermore, they represent one of the lowest cost animal sources of vitamins A, riboflavin, B12 and choline.
Eggs boast an outstanding biological value when compared to similar foods, offering high concentrations of protein and other essential nutrients such as vitamins (particularly A, D and E) minerals (notably folate and zinc) and dietary fiber.
Potato makes for the ideal frosting because it is dog-friendly and contains none of the harmful ingredients such as butter, cream cheese and sugar typically found in fluffy frostings used by humans. You could also try substituting with healthy alternatives like mashed banana or healthy nut butter as an alternative – Dozer was thrilled about his birthday treat of a trip to the beach with this special birthday cake! He couldn’t stop raving about his special treat.
Carrots
Grated carrot adds extra deliciousness to this cake recipe, providing natural sweetness and moisture while making the batter easier to mix. If desired, banana could be substituted with either mashed pumpkin or applesauce depending on any potential allergies.
Ground whole oats in this recipe provide fiber while holding together all of the other ingredients, providing an ideal alternative to white flour which can be harmful for dogs. I use baking powder to lighten and give this dish its cake-like consistency; if this option is unavailable to you try switching to another gluten free flour such as rice flour or coconut flour.
This birthday cake for your pup features creamy peanut butter frosting and crunchy bacon crumbles, providing the perfect way to commemorate their special day! For added flair, bake it in an innovative pan that forms either a bone shape or paw print design for added fun decoration!
