Homemade dog cake with fluffy frosting for dog-friendly celebrations

Dog Cake Recipe with Dog-Friendly Fluffy Frosting

ByCasey Monroe

Why Make This Recipe

Making a dog cake is a fun and loving way to celebrate your furry friend’s special day. Dogs deserve a treat just like we do, and this dog cake recipe with fluffy frosting is perfect for any occasion, like birthdays or “gotcha” days. Plus, all the ingredients are safe and healthy for dogs!

How to Make Dog Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (spread or pure)
  • 1/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 2/3 cup milk (or water)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (or apple sauce, or skip it)
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded carrot (about 2 large)
  • 2 cups whole wheat / wholemeal flour (or white flour)
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 600 – 700g (1.2 – 1.4lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3/4 – 1 cup yogurt (plain unsweetened) or water

Directions

Cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, peanut butter, oil, milk, and sweetener (if using) until smooth.
  3. Add the shredded carrots to the mixture and stir well.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Slowly mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Doggie Fluffy Frosting:

  1. While the cake is baking, boil the potato chunks in water until soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth. Let them cool for a bit.
  3. Mix the mashed potatoes with yogurt or water to get a fluffy frosting texture.

Frost:

  1. Once the cake has cooled, spread the fluffy frosting on top. You can even decorate with some extra shredded carrots for a cute touch!

How to Serve Dog Cake

Cut the cake into small slices or pieces to serve. You can give your dog a slice as a special treat, but make sure to watch how much they eat, especially if it’s their first time having cake!

How to Store Dog Cake

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge. It should stay fresh for up to 5 days. You can also freeze slices for longer storage; just thaw them before serving.

Tips to Make Dog Cake

  • Make sure all your ingredients are dog-friendly. Avoid anything with sugar, artificial sweeteners, or chocolate.
  • You can adjust the sweetness by changing the amount of honey or maple syrup.
  • Don’t forget to let the cake cool completely before frosting it!

Variation

You can add ingredients like mashed bananas or pumpkin puree for a different flavor. Just ensure all ingredients are safe for dogs.

FAQs

Can I use regular flour instead of whole wheat flour?
Yes, you can use all-purpose flour if that’s what you have on hand.

Is there a substitute for peanut butter?
You can use sun butter or almond butter, but check that they don’t have added sugars or xylitol, which is harmful to dogs.

How can I make the cake without eggs?
You can replace each egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana for a vegan option.