Description

Celebrate your dog’s special day with this homemade Spoiled Dog Cake recipe, crafted with dog-safe ingredients like whole wheat flour, natural peanut butter, and unsweetened applesauce. Topped with a creamy Greek yogurt and peanut butter swirl frosting, this cake is a delicious, nutritious, and tail-wagging treat that shows your furry friend how much you care.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for grain-free)
1/4 cup natural, unsalted peanut butter (xylitol-free)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda

For the Yogurt Frosting:

1 cup plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons natural, unsalted peanut butter (for swirling)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, and egg until smooth and well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gently stir in the whole wheat flour and baking soda into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting: Stir the Greek yogurt until smooth, then gently fold in the peanut butter to create a swirled effect without fully mixing.
Frost and Decorate: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the yogurt frosting evenly over the top. Optionally, decorate with dog treat cookie cutters-shaped treats.
Serve and Celebrate: Place the cake in your dog’s bowl and watch them enjoy their special celebration treat. Remember to capture the moment with photos!

Notes

Store the cake with yogurt frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will keep up to 3 days.
The unfrosted cake can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator before frosting.
Adjust portion size according to your dog’s size and dietary needs; a thin slice for small dogs and a modest slice for large dogs is recommended.
For parties with multiple dogs, bake cupcakes by using a muffin tin and bake for 15-18 minutes.
Ensure the peanut butter is natural and xylitol-free to keep the cake dog-safe.
Alternatives to yogurt frosting include plain mashed potato, pureed cottage cheese, or small amounts of cream cheese.
Introduce this cake to puppies in very small amounts to avoid digestive upset.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dog Treats
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Pet-Friendly

Keywords: dog birthday cake, homemade dog cake, peanut butter dog cake, dog-friendly cake, dog treat recipe, dog party treat