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Apple & Cheddar Pupcakes for Einstein’s 4th Birthday!
Happy 4th Birthday to my golden retriever, Einstein!
Every year I bake him a little something special (and dog-friendly) to celebrate his birthday. This year I decided on these super cute apple and cheddar “pup”cakes. The original recipe includes a cream cheese frosting, but I honestly didn’t think it was necessary. Cupcakes on top of regular food is more than enough for this 70-lb furball. Maybe that makes these more of a muffin? In any case, he more than approved and thoroughly enjoyed his birthday treat(s) and begged for more. Then again, he’s not exactly hard to please when it comes to food!
He kept a very close eye on the entire baking process. I’m pretty sure he somehow realized these were for him.
The furry guy has had quite a good year by dog standards. Some highlights:
He loves the snow so, needless to say, he fully embraced the Blizzard of 2010:
He napped a lot:
He hunted out perfect sun spots:
He enjoyed the lazy days of summer with my mom’s dog, Bella:
He barked at rabbits in the yard:
He bonded with my grandma:
And he enjoyed the glow of the Christmas tree:
Happy Birthday, bud! Here’s to another fun year!
One year ago: Dog Birthday Cake
Three years ago: Happy 1st Birthday Einstein!
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A birthday treat for your furry best friend
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, water, oil, honey and eggs, then stir in the apple and cheese. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just barely blended.
3. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling almost full (you may have a couple spoonfuls of batter leftover). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tins for a few minutes and then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Calories: 174kcal
Fat: 8g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 37mg
Sodium: 116mg
Potassium: 133mg
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin A: 140%
Vitamin C: 0.8%
Calcium: 105%
Iron: 1.1%
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I made these for my Basset Hound Roscoe who celebrated his 10th birthday and they were just awesome. I used whole wheat flour because I have it for when I make him dog biscuits. The only changes I made was to add about 1/4 cup of bacon bits and I used a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar since I didn’t have honey. I frosted them with peanut butter and stuck a dog biscuit in each one. They turned out wonderful and both of my bassets love them!!! Thank you so much for this easy recipe. Einstein is adorable!!!
Would you use an icing on these? If so what kind? Maybe a cream cheese frosting…
Hi Anastashia, I never have, but you could do a smear of peanut butter or yogurt!
Your beloved poochie is beautiful, and obviously well-cared for. Good for you, and for him. I love to see people treat their pets the way they would their family, for they truly are family. That last picture really made my day … great shot. Really looks like he’s soaking in the warmth of Christmas (but in reality is just loving the full feeling from your yummy cooking!)
He is such a beautiful dog.
I have a cute mongrel named Lola (born 21 feb 2012) and I must say that she has the same exact expressions and poses that Einstein has in all the photos here.
She loves cakes and the simple Marie Biscuits but does not enjoy store bought dog biscuits. I am going to try making the biscuits according to your recipes. Thanks for sharing and letting us enjoy your love for Einstein.
These were so good! And the fur babies loved them too ;) ! I had to yell at my boyfriend to stop eating the dogs’ birthday treats. Great, easy recipe that I’ll have to make again and again!
Absolutely adorable pics and post!
I found this post while searching for birthday ideas for my two Yorkies. Love this recipe and can’t wait to share it with out Cabot Facebook friends!
My puppy turns 1 today and I can’t wait to spoil him with one of you recipes! Thanks for the inspiration. Einstein is beautiful. Dogs are just so amanzig <3 Best wishes.
I make these pupcakes (a mini version) for a craft fair at my church – made them with the frosting the first year and it was really messy and as you mentioned, unnecessary. They sell out every year! My four dogs love the mistakes!
I found you blog via Pinterest and your picture of Einstein watching the Christmas tree. We adopted a 6yr old Golden this year after our 13yr old black lab passed away. Scruffy has been a balm to our hearts..I’m looking forward to making him some Pupcakes too! :-)
Hi Deborah, I’m so sorry to hear about your black lab, but it’s so wonderful that you found a Golden Retriever to fill the void in your heart and life. They’re such wonderful little people! :)
What a beautiful boy! I have a golden too, her name is Lily, and I love baking for her. I’ll definitely be trying this one out soon, maybe for her upcoming first birthday! I really love your website, will be making many many of the recipes in coming weeks!
So cute, just a quick question did you name him Einstein from the Dean Koontz Watchers book
Hi Lauren! I actually named him after the dog in Back to the Future movies :)
Hehe, your pup is just too cute! and a little spoilt :D xx
I love it! Einstein is a beatiful dog! We have a golden too that we just adore — and we also celebrate her birthday every year with a party. Dogs are just the greatest and deserved to be spoiled daily!
Aww, what a cutie! What a lucky dog he is to have a baking mama that loves to spoil him.
Aww sooo cute! My mom is always trying to get me to whip up something for our bulldog, but he’s so sensitive to many foods it can be challenging. This recipe sounds like something I could make and he could eat–perfect!! By the way, Einstein is adorable!! :-)
Sooo cute! Yellowdog sends Einstein lots of happy birthday wishes (slightly late)! And, I know she’s waiting for me to make these pupcakes for her… I know she will love them.
SOOOOO CUUUUUTE!!! My doggie does all those things too! (except the christmas tree thing, we don’t have that). I think I love doggies more than food.
Oh, Einstein is so cute. We have a golden named Ginger who is 7. There is no dog to compare to a GR. They are the greatest dogs ~ so loving.
Awww what a sweet pup! Happy Belated Birthday Einstein!
Aww I absolutely luv that you showed us what Einstein did on his special day. I’m a lil late Einstein so Happy Belated it looks like you enjoyed your day!
He is a beautiful boy. I have a golden too that I adore. Now I know what to fix for her birthday in August.
Awww…I love it! Your dog is sooo cute! I made some peanut butter delight pupcakes for my dogs birthday this year! He loved them…I am definitely going to try this one this birthday! Happy birthday Einstein! :)
Aww Einstein is too cute! I especially adore the photo of him in the snow. And I love that you make a special birthday treat for him. :)