Dog Birthday Cake
Happy 3rd Birthday to my Golden Retriever, Einstein!
Since I find an excuse to bake for just about every other occasion I couldn’t let my dog’s birthday pass without letting him enjoy a special cake. I went looking online to find a dog-suitable recipe for a cake and can you believe there are whole bakeries out there dedicated to dog treats and cakes? I was astonished! Probably a very nice niche to be in, actually. In the end, I used some of the same ingredients that went into the homemade dog treats I made a couple of years ago. Throw in some shredded carrots and a few other things, and the cake was ready to go! It can be baked in a round pan or a loaf pan; I did it in a loaf pan and then carved it into a bone and used peanut butter for a little “icing”. I also read that you could puree cottage cheese for white icing as well.
He waited so patiently for me to give him his cake and then enjoyed the rawhide to top off his birthday evening. What a spoiled little man he is!
Peanut Butter Carrot Doggy Cake
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
ยผ cup natural peanut butter
ยผ cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1 cup shredded carrots
1 egg
Extra peanut butter, for frosting
MY OTHER RECIPESDirections:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8″ round cake pan or an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add the rest of the ingredients and, using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then spread additional peanut butter on top for “frosting”, if desired.
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Happy Birthday Einstein! He is so good waiting patiently for the delicious cake. My dog’s birthday is coming up so this would be a wonderful treat for him. Thanks for sharing
How cute and patient he is! I’m sure he enjoyed it :)
How cute is that? I’m sure he enjoyed it! My puppy turns one in April, and I can’t wait to celebrate!
Very cute. I need to find a cat cake recipe, though, cause I don’t like my dog that much and really, he’d be happy to share the cat cake since there are six of them and only one of him :)
Did you really just say you don’t like your dog that much? Wow! I’m glad I am not your dog, and maybe you should find him a home with someone that does like him. Just sayin’
I totally agree! That’s so awful! Give the dog away if you don’t like him. That poor dog!
Seriously how heartless are you?? I was hoping you make a typo while writing your comment but you did actually say you don’t like your dog that much..seemjg to like cats more give your poor not taken care of dog to a.home thst.cares.and loves him! Hell I will take him from you. And if I find out in any way online that you’re abusing your dog through not liking it, I will call law enforcement on you. It’s almost a felony and I will be patient until it is. You’re disgusting. Give me the dog i will love him.
I love making treats for my dog. Thanks for sharing this with us!
That is just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! I LOVE golden retrievers!
Hi Jill,
Not weird at all! My sister actually tasted it, and said it’s definitely a taste only a dog could love ;-)
That is TOO stinkin cute!
Very cute! Another Watchers fan? :) Great cake idea!
Aww, so cute! Einy is the cutest dog ever :)
I take that back…it is the same recipe I used…duh!
I made my dog a bday cake too, but different recipe..your is so cute in the bone shape!!
We have a dog bakery in our town and we have gotten our dog her birthday cakes from there. They aren’t too expensive but it would be great to make one at home. She turns 5 in June. I’ll have to make this for her.
ADORABLE, plain and simple! I love how he’s looking at it like, “I can EAT that?! That’s for ME?!” :)
I love it — that is so cute! So… is it weird to ask if any humans tasted it? ;)
I love making birthday cakes for our golden retriever too! I’ll have to try your recipe for her 4th birthday in July!
Oh my gosh, I love this! My chocolate lab is turning 1 on January 31st…maybe I’ll make him this special treat. :)
Too cute!
OMG! I have a true obsession with goldens. We had 2 growing up, and I have been begging my hubby for one. We are hopefully getting our next in May or June. Einstein is adorable!! <3
What a wonderful idea, and how sweet of you! Your pup is adorable!