Description
This Spoiled Dog Cake recipe is a wholesome, dog-friendly treat made with whole wheat flour, natural peanut butter, and applesauce, topped with a creamy yogurt and peanut butter swirl frosting. Perfect for celebrating your furry friend’s special day with a safe, delicious cake they’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
- 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 to ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, and egg until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the whole wheat flour and baking soda into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light cake texture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: While the cake cools, stir the plain Greek yogurt until smooth. Gently fold in the 2 tablespoons of peanut butter without fully mixing to create a swirled effect.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the yogurt frosting evenly over the top using a knife or offset spatula. Optionally, decorate with a few dog-safe treats or crushed dog biscuits for a festive touch.
- Serve and Celebrate: Place the finished cake in your dog’s bowl and enjoy watching their excitement. Remember to take lots of pictures to capture the moment!
Notes
- This cake is made without any harmful ingredients like xylitol, chocolate, or artificial sweeteners, ensuring it is safe for dogs.
- Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator due to the fresh yogurt frosting; it will keep fresh for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have whole wheat flour, oat flour is a good alternative.
- Always check with your vet if you are unsure about introducing a new food to your dog’s diet.
- For smaller portions, bake the batter in a muffin tin to make cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-friendly
Keywords: dog cake, peanut butter dog cake, birthday cake for dogs, homemade dog treat, dog-friendly cake recipe, yogurt frosting dog cake
