Description
A healthy and delicious dog cake recipe made with dog-safe ingredients like peanut butter, carrots, and honey. Perfect for birthdays or special celebrations!
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for frosting)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (for frosting)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 6-inch round cake pan with coconut oil or non-stick spray.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, 1/4 cup peanut butter, oil, honey, and applesauce until smooth.
Step 3: Stir in the shredded carrots until they are evenly distributed throughout the wet mixture.
Step 4: Gradually add the whole wheat flour and baking soda to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to ensure a soft texture for your dog cake recipe.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 6: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Step 7: For the frosting, mix the Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter until creamy. Spread evenly over the cooled dog cake recipe and serve.
Notes
Always ensure your peanut butter does not contain Xylitol. You can substitute shredded zucchini for carrots if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg