We definitely don't need an excuse to spoil our canine companions, but it's especially fun to go above and beyond on a dog's birthday. I love buying my dogs a gift on their special day and taking them to play with their best furry friends. But, my favorite way to spoil them is by making this easy dog cake recipe for an after dinner treat.
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You can always purchase commercial dog cake mixes (like Puppy Cake or Lazy Dog) and frosting products that are safe for dogs. But personally, I prefer the satisfaction of making the dog cake myself, and my dogs enjoy the fresh ingredients. Plus, a homemade dog cake is made with fresh and healthy ingredients, and love!
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One of the best things about making this easy dog cake recipe for birthday by yourself is that you can leave out all of the unnecessary preservatives and artificial ingredients found in commercial products, and use more natural and healthier ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Dog Treats
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup soy flour
- 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp. raw honey
- 3 tbsp. melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp. baking powder
Frosting
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup sweet potato puree
- shredded carrots
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the honey, coconut oil and sweet potato puree. Add the flour, baking powder and water. Mix thoroughly, and then stir in the carrots.
Pour the batter into a well greased cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes. While the cake is baking, you can prepare the frosting.
Mix the plain yogurt and sweet potato puree together. Use the mixture to frost the cake once it has cooled. Add the shredded carrots as decoration to the top of the cake.
Serve your dog a small piece each day. Remember, this easy dog cake recipe will add extra calories to your pup's diet, so don't feed him too much at once. You can reduce the portion size of his meals or increase his daily exercise to burn the extra calories.
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