Best Dog Birthday Cake

Celebrate your furry best friend with a special treat. Learn how to make a dog cake recipe that’s perfectly safe for pups.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1-2/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 egg

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter

Directions

Step 1: Prep the batter

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Mix in the apple sauce, vegetable oil, mashed banana and egg.

Step 2: Bake the cakes

Lightly grease two 6-inch cake pans with cooking spray. Place a round piece of parchment paper in the bottom of each pan to prevent sticking.

Divide the cake batter evenly between the two pans. Bake the cakes for 20 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once the cakes are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to fully cool.

Step 3: Frost and decorate

To make the frosting, stir together the yogurt and peanut butter. Place a cooled cake layer on a plate or cake stand. Spread frosting on the cake, then add the second layer. Frost the second layer and decorate with shredded carrot “sprinkles” and fun-shaped treats (try these dog biscuits!).

Tips for Making a Dog Cake

How long will the cake last?

Because this cake is made with similar ingredients to a regular birthday cake, it will last in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Since it includes dairy (the Greek yogurt), make sure to store it in the fridge.

Can humans eat a slice of dog birthday cake?

This cake recipe is perfectly safe for humans as well (minus the dog treats on top). However, without the addition of sugar, you probably won’t find it as delicious as your pup does.

From: Taste Of Home