Pumpkin Dog Cake (For Humans Too!)

Delicious Dog Treats

Hey everyone, I ran across this great article on doggy treat cakes that I thought would be great to share for National Love Your Pet Day on Thursday, February 20th.

Nicole Cosgrove and recipe by Maggie Michalczyk wrote the article.

If you want to spoil your dog, why not learn how to make a dog cake? Celebrate your furry friend’s birthday, adoption day, or any other day!

Great dog cake recipes include layer cakes, cupcakes, and gluten-free options. This recipe uses dog-friendly ingredients but keep in mind that your dog could have food sensitivities or different dietary needs. Talk to your veterinarian if you’re not sure if the recipe will work best for you and your dog!

It is important to know that the cake is only for special occasions and should be served to your dog in small amounts, as a very special treat. Your dog’s main diet should be based on animal-derived proteins, healthy fats, and a low amount of healthy carbohydrates. But yes, also doggy deserves to celebrate and have a treat!

Celebrate your special furry friend with this pumpkin dog cake. It's the perfect treat to make for your dog on their birthday! All of the ingredients are safe for humans and dogs and it's easy to make.

Equipment

• 2 mixing bowls

• 1 Whisk

• 2 6-in cake pans

• 1 knife or cake leveler

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 1/2 cups oat flour

• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

• 1 tsp. baking soda

• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/4 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter

For the Peanut Butter Yogurt Frosting

• 1 cup plain, unsweetened 0% yogurt

• 1/2 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter

• your dog's favorite treats for garnishing

Instructions

1.   Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans. Set aside.

2.   In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set a side.

3.  Gently whisk together the pumpkin, applesauce, eggs and peanut butter until well combined. Add in the flour ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon to combine.

4.  Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then invert cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.

5.  Use a cake leveler or knife to cut the top off of one of the cakes. Spread a thin layer of yogurt on top of that layer and place the other layer on top.

6.  In a small bowl with a spoon mix the rest of the yogurt and the peanut butter.

7.   Use a small spatula to frost a thin layer of it around the entire cake. Garnish with extra peanut butter or dog treats.

Enjoy!

If you get an opportunity to make this at home, send us a picture. We would love to share.