I baked this bone-shaped celebration cake for my dog Luna’s birthday pawty last weekend. The bone shape made the other dogs bark with excitement, and she ate the first piece before I could take a photo.
Delicious Dog Cake Recipe for Celebrations
This Bone-Shaped Celebration Cake for Dogs is made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter and pumpkin, ensuring a treat that is both safe and enjoyable for your pet. The recipe takes about 40 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding a cake that serves multiple dogs or can be split for one special pup’s birthday.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup carob chips or dog-safe frosting for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bone-shaped cake pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, pumpkin puree, applesauce, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cooled, decorate with dog-safe frosting or sprinkle with carob chips if desired.
- Serve: Slice the cake into portions and serve to your furry friends. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 180kcal per slice
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
I store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Luna gets a small slice as a treat, and the cake usually lasts us four days.
