Safe Birthday Cake Recipes for Your Dog

It’s your dog’s birthday. And, among the many treats, you will prepare for it, a cake would be the most special one. However, most dog owners are hesitant to include a cake for celebrations.

The reason?

The cakes humans eat are very unhealthy for dogs. But there are cakes that can be prepared exclusively for dogs. We’ve narrowed down 6 great birthday cake recipes for your dog that are 100% safe and tasty.

A Wholesome Birthday Cake

One of the simple birthday cake recipes for your dog made from wholesome ingredients. If you’re new to baking cakes for your dog, this should be an easy recipe to start with.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup honey
• 2 eggs
• ¼ oil
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 whole carrots grated
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 ½ tsp raising agent

Recipe

• Whisk the ingredients together
• Put the mixture in two 6-inch tins
• Bake the cakes for 25 to 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Let your cakes cool down
• Layer your cake with peanut butter as you like

Carrot and Almond Butter Cake

Dogs love carrots. They’re also the perfect snacks between meals. But did you know that carrots can also be used to bake a cake for your dog?

If not, try this recipe. It includes carrots, delicious almond butter, garbanzo flour and a tasty frosting to add to the cake.

Cake Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 2 cups garbanzo flour
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Frosting Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon honey
• 8 ounces cream cheese

Cake Preparation

• Turn on the oven. Heat it to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Grease and line the pan
• Mix garbanzo flour and baking soda in a bowl
• Add the carrots, honey, eggs, almond butter, olive oil, water and mix well
• Put the batter in the pan
• Bake for 25-30 minutes
• Allow the cake to cool

Frosting Preparation

• Add cream cheese and honey to a bowl
• Whisk the mixture for two minutes or until it is light and fluffy
• Decorate the cake as you like

Banana and Oats Cake

Looking for healthy birthday cake recipes for your dog that contain Oats? Try this recipe. And don’t worry.

Your dog will love the banana toppings and happily eat the oats too!

Cake Ingredients

• ¼ cup quick-cooking oats
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 1 Banana sliced
• ¼ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup water

Frosting Ingredients

• 2 tsp plain unsweetened yogurt
• ¼ cup peanut butter

Cake Preparation

• Add peanut butter, oats, wheat flour to a bowl
• Mix it well
• Add water and mix again
• Add the mix to a pan
• Bake the mix for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Let the cake cool down

Frosting Preperation

• Add yogurt and peanut butter to a bowl
• Mix them
• Add to a Ziploc/ pastry bag
• Add some frosting and banana slices to the cake and serve

Frozen Cake

If your dog’s birthday falls during summer, then this frozen cake is perfect to cool it down.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup peanut butter
• 1 ripe banana
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• Unsweetened almond milk or water (optional)
• Use muffin tins

Preparation

• Blend all ingredients until smooth
• Add almond milk or water to help with consistency
• Pour the batter in the tins
• Freeze the mixture until solid
• Remove the cake from the freezer and let it thaw for a while before serving it

Coconut Berry Dog Cake

With coconut flour, coconut oil and tasty blueberries, this cake will be perfect for your dog and you can eat it too.

Cake Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
• ¼ cup Blueberries
• 1½  cups coconut flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons honey

Frosting Ingredients

• ¾ cup plain yogurt

Cake Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Mix coconut oil, honey, and eggs in a bowl
• Add flour and blueberries
• Mix again
• Take a 4-inch pan and grease it with coconut oil
• Put the batter in the pan
• Bake the cake for 25 minutes
• Let it cool

Frosting Preparation

• Mix the yogurt and honey
• Decorate the cake as you like

Meatloaf Cake

If you’re looking for an offbeat cake why not try a meatloaf instead? This cake doesn’t just include meat but also healthy vegetables that your dog is sure to love.

Cake Ingredients

• ½ cup oats
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ½ cups peas (Fresh or frozen)
• 1 egg
• 1 pound lean ground beef

Frosting Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 potato
• Peas and carrots (for topping)

Cake Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius
• Chop potatoes and boil until soft
• Add beef, egg, oats, carrots, and peas in a bowl and mix
• Grease the baking tin with coconut oil
• Add the mix to the tin
• Bake for 30-40 minutes

Frosting Prep

• Add boiled potatoes to a bowl
•  Use a hand mixer and mix the potatoes
• Add water to help reach the desired consistency
• Add frosting once the cake has cooled down
• Decorate the cake with peas and carrots

Did You Know: Dogs’ stomachs can’t metabolize theobromine present in chocolate. Never give chocolate to your pet.

Dogs don’t care much about the texture or ingredients. Be mindful of the ingredients you add to your dog’s cake.

All ingredients mentioned above are 100% safe for dogs to consume. You can also try adding other ingredients that are not harmful.

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