How To Make A Birthday Cake For Dogs

I love making treats for my dog at home because I know exactly what’s in them! No fillers, no preservatives, just healthy ingredients! You’ll have to try my homemade dog treats too for a tasty, anytime snack for your fur baby!

Ingredients in a Dog Birthday Cake

The ingredients for this cake are super simple! They’re all human-grade and easily digestible by your pets. Garnish your cake with your dog’s favorite treats for the ultimate doggy dessert! Measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card below.

Whole Wheat Flour: I like using whole wheat flour as my cake base for its added fiber. If your dog has a gluten intolerance, you can use gluten-free flour instead. Baking Soda: Helps your cake rise. Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture and helps ingredients stick together. Creamy Peanut Butter: Make sure it’s Xylitol-free! Xylitol is toxic to animals. See more below on why you need to avoid this ingredient. Plain Applesauce: Make sure your applesauce doesn’t have any added sugars. Apples are a great source of fiber for your pup! Pumpkin Puree: Pumpkin is loaded with fiber, and dogs love it! You can buy canned pumpkin puree or make it at home. Shredded Carrots: Carrots are a great snack for dogs! I like to shred mine or cut them into very small pieces to avoid any choking. Milk: Adds moisture to the cake mix. Egg: Used to bind everything together.

Peanut Butter Frosting

Plain Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium for your pup, just make sure to feed them this in moderation. Natural Creamy Peanut Butter: Adds flavor to the frosting. Make sure this is Xylitol-free! Dog Treats: (Optional) For garnish on top. Use your pup’s favorite here!

How to Make a Birthday Cake for Your Dog

This doggy dessert is super easy to make and a fun activity for the kids. My girls are obsessed with our dog, so they loved making a special treat for her! Find my full list of kid-friendly recipes here!

Preparing the Frosting

Don’t use anything with Xylitol/Birch Sugar: Xylitol is a sweetener most commonly found in gum, peanut butter, baked goods, and ice cream. It can also be listed as birch sugar. Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs and may cause liver failure, so be sure to check ingredient lists before you give anything new to your pup. Avoid Nutmeg: If you want to add a little extra flavor to your dog’s birthday cake, cinnamon and ginger are both safe in small amounts. However, avoid nutmeg at all costs. It’s toxic to dogs. Avoid Added Sugars: Giving your dog too much sugar can lead to diabetes and digestive issues. When making your cake, look for plain Greek yogurt and applesauce.

In the Refrigerator: Wrap with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.