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Spoiled Dog Cake Recipe

A simple homemade birthday cake for dogs made with whole wheat flour, banana, egg, pumpkin, and xylitol free peanut butter. This small baked cake is easy to prepare, decorate, and portion for a special dog friendly celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 small servings
Course: Dog Treats
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour Plain.
  • 1 medium banana Ripe and mashed.
  • 1 large egg Lightly beaten.
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Plain and unsweetened.
  • 1/4 cup water Add as needed for batter consistency.
Dog Friendly Frosting
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Unsweetened and xylitol free.
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter Xylitol free and unsweetened.

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For mixing the cake batter. 1 Fork For mashing the banana. 1 Small cake pan For baking the dog cake. 1 Measuring cup For measuring ingredients. 1 Rubber spatula For transferring the batter. 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling the cake completely.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the banana thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the beaten egg and pumpkin puree. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Gradually add the whole wheat flour and mix until combined.
  5. Add the water a little at a time until you have a thick, spoonable batter.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the center is firm and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, mix the plain Greek yogurt and xylitol free peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread the frosting over the completely cooled cake.
  11. Cut the cake into small portions appropriate for your dog before serving.
RECIPE NOTES
  1. Always use xylitol free peanut butter. Check the ingredient label carefully before using it.
  2. Use plain pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling.
  3. Do not add chocolate, cocoa, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, excessive sugar, or artificial sweeteners to the cake or decorations.
  4. Let the cake cool completely before adding the frosting.
  5. This cake is a special occasion treat and should be served in moderation. It is not intended to replace a complete and balanced dog food.
  6. Because the frosting contains yogurt, keep the decorated cake refrigerated and use within a few days. Individual portions can also be frozen.