Homemade Dog Birthday Cake
Celebrate your pup’s big day with this healthy, homemade Dog Birthday Cake—packed with peanut butter, applesauce, carrots, and love. Easy to make, safe to eat, and paw-sitively delicious!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or Spoon
- 6-inch Cake Pan
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 cup whole wheat flour adds fiber and structure
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce natural sweetness and moisture
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter xylitol-free
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots adds texture and vitamins
- 1 egg binds ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey optional
- 1/2 cup water adjust consistency
Frosting
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt unsweetened
- 2 tbsp peanut butter natural and xylitol-free
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-inch cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, applesauce, oil, honey, and egg until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Add gradually to the wet mixture, alternating with water. Stir gently.
- Fold in shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For frosting, mix yogurt and peanut butter until smooth. Spread on cooled cake.
- Decorate with dog treats, banana slices, or a few blueberries. Serve and celebrate!
Notes
Use natural peanut butter and unsweetened yogurt to keep it dog-safe. For smaller pups, slice and freeze extra portions. Swap applesauce with pumpkin puree for variety.