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Your pup is a year older, and you’re planning a birthday party.

But that rich chocolate cake you’ve perfected for your kids’ birthday parties isn’t safe for your dog.

In fact, most human cakes are unfit for dogs.

While some of the ingredients used to make cakes delicious are downright toxic for dogs, others are still unhealthy and should be substituted with dog-friendly alternatives.

Whether you’re planning to give Fido a homemade birthday cake or are looking to buy something special, we’ll tell you how to find a healthy and delicious puppy-approved treat.

What Makes a Dog Birthday Cake Perfect?

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There are so many cake recipes available online and tens of dog bakeries—all of which promise to give you tasty and beautiful dog cakes. 

But if you want the birthday to be one that both you and doggo will remember, it has to be perfect in three ways.

• The cake should be baked with safe and healthy ingredients for your dog.
• Taste is important! Your dog will love a yummy cake for his birthday baked with ingredients they love. That could include pumpkin, meat, applesauce, or peanut butter.
• The cake has to be picture-perfect. The best cakes are personalized with beautiful shapes, color, and Instagram-worthy text decorations.

The ingredients used to bake your dog’s birthday cake are a big deal. They affect how healthy and tasty it will be, so here’s some more information on what ingredients make a great dog birthday cake.

Healthy and Yummy Ingredients for Fido’s Cake

Ingredient 1. Flour is Good for Doggy

Unless your dog has a gluten or grain allergy, both whole-grain and all-purpose flour will be safe for them. Regular flour may not have significant nutritional value for dogs, but you gotta have flour to make a cake, right?

However, if your dog is allergic to gluten found in grains such as wheat, there are plenty of great alternatives from which to choose, including the following:

Oats Rice Barley Sorghum Buckwheat Quinoa

Almonds Chickpeas Chia seeds Coconut Potatoes Arrowroot

If you have concerns about using baking powder or baking soda in the cake, you can use any of the following alternatives: cream of tartar, sour milk, buttermilk, plain yogurt, lemon juice, club soda, or simply bake with self-raising flour.

Ingredient 2. Healthy Dog Cake Sweeteners

Lots of dogs have a sweet tooth. Unfortunately, sugar is as bad for canines as it is for us. It can cause dental problems while its high calorific value can increase your dog’s weight.

To be on the safe side, you can get the cake sweetened with the following alternatives:

• Maple syrup
• Barley malt syrup
• Stevia sugar
• Honey
• Coconut sugar
• Blackstrap molasses
• Carob

Stay away from the sugar alternative xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs. If you are unsure of what you are using, stick to regular sugar. 

At the same time, make sure to have some dog-healthy frosting. Regular icing sugar is only good for dogs in small quantities, but alternatives such as whipped cream and puppy-friendly frosting is a great option.

Ingredient 3. More Yummy Ingredients for Dog Birthday Cakes

Most of the other ingredients used in baking cakes are good enough for dogs. Milk, eggs, plain yogurt, and buttermilk are all great. Even a tiny amount of leavening agents wont hurt.

In addition to these, you can add some super-healthy and delicious dog favorites to the cake, including pumpkin, peanut butter, and applesauce.

Unhealthy Ingredients to Avoid

While you can incorporate most lean meats, vegetables, and fruits into your pup’s cake, you need to be aware of the big no-nos.

To start with, you should never use these toxic ingredients in a dog cake:

Toxic Ingredients	Health Effects
Chocolate	Contains two toxic compounds—theobromine and caffeine which may cause: Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Restlessness A high heart rate
Grapes and raisins	Can cause acute kidney failure in dogs
Products that contain xylitol (an artificial sweetener commonly used in peanut butter and other baked goods)	May cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in dogs
Avocado	Contains persin, a chemical that may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or an upset stomach if eaten in large quantities
Cherries	Cherry flesh is safe for your dog if given in small doses, but the seeds and stems contain cyanide—a lethal toxin
Nutmeg	Contains myristicin, a toxin that may cause: An upset stomach Vomiting and diarrhea Dehydration Increased heart rate

Where to Get Dog-Friendly Dog Birthday Cakes

If you don’t have time to bake, or if you prefer buying ready-made dog cakes, you’ll need to choose a baker that prepares quality, wholesome, and flavorful pup cakes.

To find the best birthday cake for your pup, make sure that the bakery you choose fits all of the criteria below.

They Use Dog-Safe Ingredients Only

The most important factor to consider is what goes into the cakes. 

Review the bakery’s website for the recipes that they use and their full ingredient lists. If this information isn’t available online, ask for it before placing your order.

At The Dog Bakery, all of our cakes are made from scratch with only safe and natural ingredients such as:

• Rice flour
• Buckwheat flour
• Pumpkin purée
• Peanut butter
• Honey

If you want to earn tail wags from the birthday pup, get him a paw-licking cake that includes his favorite flavors.

Before deciding on a bakery, check what flavors they offer and see if they can tweak the recipe to accommodate your dog’s favorites. 

In addition, you’ll want an Instagram-worthy cake with a cute design, smooth frosting, and tempting toppings that you can proudly show off.

Our dog cakes come in:

• Three fun designs—circular, heart, and bone-shaped
• Three sizes

• a 5-inch round cake enough for 2–3 small dogs
• a 6-inch heart cake for 6–9 dogs
• a sizeable bone-shaped cake sufficient for 9–12 dogs

• Appetizing colors

• a rich dark brown made with carob
• a deep pink colored with beet juice
• coconut white
• a golden tan made with peanuts

When placing your order, all you need to do is choose the recipe, color, shape, and message that you want. Then, leave the rest of the magic to us. 

Customizable, Allergy-Friendly Dog Cakes

Food allergies shouldn’t stop you from getting your dog a celebratory, tummy-friendly birthday cake.

Choose a dog bakery that can customize the cake recipe to exclude any ingredients that may trigger an allergic reaction in your pup.

Here are a few of our customized cakes for dogs with dietary restrictions:

• Wheat-free dog cake made with rice flour, potato starch, baking powder, eggs, applesauce, honey, and oil
• Grain-free dog cake made with buckwheat flour, pumpkin purée, honey, oil, baking soda, and eggs

Watch us make delectable dog cakes at our bakery, and meet our amazing chefs:

Reliable and Affordable Shipping

Do you need Fido’s cake to be delivered right to your doorstep before the party? Or would you like to pick it up from the bakery yourself to check that it was baked to perfection?

Before arranging for shipping, it’s a good idea to check customer reviews regarding packaging and delivery times to avoid unpleasant surprises.

The Dog Bakery offers shipping anywhere in the US with delivery guaranteed within five days of ordering. And if your order is over $49, we’ll deliver your cake for free.

You can also pick your cake up from one of our store locations two days after placing your order.

How to Nail Your Dog’s Homemade Birthday Cake

If you’d love to go the extra mile and surprise your pup with a freshly baked birthday cake, we have tons of simple recipes to choose from.

Here are some tips to help you pick the best cake recipe for your canine:

Incorporate Fido’s Favorite Foods and Flavors

Is your canine a meat-lover, or would he rather lick loads of peanut butter on his birthday?

Check out these inspiring recipes tailored to your dog’s tastes and preferences:

• 3 Dog Cake Recipes With Meat
• 5 Dog Cake Recipes With Chicken
• 4 Best Pumpkin Dog Cake Recipes

Consider Your Dog’s Dietary Restrictions

Does your dog suffer from allergies caused by wheat, grains, or even peanut butter?

We have a myriad of gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, and vegan recipes you can choose from for your sensitive pup.

• 6 Dog Birthday Cakes that Don’t Include Peanut Butter
• 7 Best Vegan Birthday Cake Recipes for Dogs
• The 7 Best Grain Free Dog Cake Recipes Your Pooch Will Love

Choose an Appropriately Sized Cake

A detailed recipe should have exact measurements of the ingredients to be used, the equipment you need, and the number of servings the cake will yield.

This helps you determine whether to follow the recipe exactly or whether to adjust it to suit the cake size you need.

If you have a pint-sized pooch, pupcakes or smaller cakes will quickly satisfy them. Choose recipes that call for mini muffin pans or small 4–6-inch baking sheets.

If you have a large-breed dog or if your dog’s friends will be coming over, bake bigger cakes that will be enough for everyone at the party. Opt for recipes that require an 8-inch baking pan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much cake should I feed my dog?

You should never feed your dog an entire cake in one sitting. Instead, slice the cake and give it to them in small portions that suit their size and weight.

Even though our dog cakes are safe and healthy, they’re still treats that should only be eaten occasionally. Overindulgence might give your dog a bellyache and ruin the birthday celebration.

Refrigerate the leftover cake for dessert and prolong the festive goodness for Fido.

How much does a dog cake cost? 

The price of a dog cake depends on the ingredients used, the design, and the customization of the cake.

Our cakes start at $29.99 for a round 5-inch cake with a customized message.

You’ll also need to factor in shipping fees if you’re having the cake delivered.

Our standard shipping fee is $6.99, with free delivery on orders over $49.

Do you have other party accessories? 

Yes, we do. We carry party hats, birthday bandanas, party collars, banners, and birthday toys for your pup.

What’s more?

You’ll earn great discounts when you buy our party supplies together with your dog’s birthday cake.

How do I order from The Dog Bakery?

Ordering one of our cakes is easy.

Start here, and help us visualize the perfect cake you have in mind for your furry friend.

Your cake should arrive at your doorstep within five days of placing an order.

If you’d like to shop in advance, let us know the birthday party’s exact date, and we’ll make sure your pup’s freshly baked cake arrives one day before the celebration.

Join our Birthday Club and enjoy great discounts and exciting freshly baked goodies for your pup.

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If your dog is unable to digest grain, then non-grain dog cakes are a good alternative for your dog’s sensitive stomach. Signs your dog may be allergic to grains include skin irritation, gastrointestinal issues, chronic ear infections, obsessive licking, and chewing of feet.

Instead of using whole grain flours such as whole wheat, soy, oats, sorghum, or barley in your dog cake recipes, you can use the following non-grain flours:

• Almond flour 
• Chickpea or garbanzo bean flour 
• Coconut flour 
• Potato flour 
• Lentil flour 
• Arrowroot flour 
• Amaranth flour 
• Tapioca flour
• Buckwheat flour

Moreover, mineral, vitamin, and fiber deficiency can make your dog’s stomach sensitive. Therefore, you can boost your dog’s nutrient intake by mixing your preferred non-grain flour with dog-safe fruits and vegetables like:

• Carrots
• Apples
• Pumpkin
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Zucchini 
• Pears 
• Potatoes
• Peas

It’s important to avoid fruits with high levels of fructose, such as dates, as high levels of fructose in a dog’s gut can worsen a sensitive stomach and increase risk of diarrhea.

For frosting, use nutrient-rich ingredients such as:

• Applesauce
• Pumpkin puree
• Bananas 
• Sweet potato puree 
• Honey
• Peanut butter
• Low sugar yogurt 
• Coconut oil 
• Mashed potatoes

The Dog Bakery has compiled a list of grain-free dog cake recipes to ensure you’re feeding your pooch a healthy, nutritious, and stomach-friendly cake.

The table below highlights the benefits of the various nutrients in the grain-free dog cake recipes we’ve discussed.

Nutrient	Function	Daily Recommended Allowance
Vitamin A	Vision Growth Immune function	379 µg
Vitamin B6	Glucose generation Nervous system function Immune response Red blood cell function	0.4 mg
Vitamin E	Defense against oxidative damage	8 mg
Vitamin K	Bone protein	0.41 mg
Potassium	Promotes electrical charges in the heart, muscles, and nerves	1 g
Niacin	Enzyme function	4 mg
Magnesium	Production of energy and protein Strong bones normal nerve and muscle function Immune health Steady heartbeat Regulating blood glucose levels	150 mg
Iron	Energy metabolism Synthesis of blood	7.5 mg
Zinc	Wound healing Skin function Metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates	15 mg
Copper	Connective tissue formation Iron metabolism Melanin pigment formation Defense against oxidative damage Blood cell formation	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	Skeletal structure Energy metabolism locomotion	0.75 g
Fats	Keeps skin and coat healthy Energy Cell structure and function	21 g—puppies 14 g—adult dogs

Pumpkin Pudding Grain-Free Dog Cake 

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Pumpkins are a good addition to your grain-free dog cake. Pumpkins are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, iron, and vitamins A, E, and C.

Pumpkins can soothe and regulate your pup’s digestive system, including helping your dog get rid of excess water in the digestive tract. Moreover, the fiber in pumpkins helps relieve diarrhea and constipation. Pumpkin’s fiber content is enough to meet your dog’s daily fiber requirements. 

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups almond flour
• 1 cup rice flour
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1½ teaspoons ginger
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 cups pure pumpkin pureé
• 1 teaspoon carob powder
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut
• ¼ cup honey (you can combine local honey with manuka honey)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF
2. Lightly oil your cake pan
3. Mix all the ingredients and use a spoon to pour the mixture into your cake pan
4. Bake for 1¼ hours, or until a toothpick comes out clean

The Dog Bakery Option—Grain-Free Circle Cakes

We have several grain-free circle cakes, including:

• Tan/Peanut 
• Brown/Carob
• Pink/Coconut 
• White/Coconut

One 5” circle shaped cake can feed 3 to 6 small dogs, depending on their appetite and size.

Circle Cakes

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Grain-Free Dog Cake With Yogurt

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If your fido loves peanut butter, he will undoubtedly flip for this peanut butter cake. According to the American Kennel Clubs, peanut butter is rich in niacin, healthy fats, protein, and vitamins B6 and E.

It’s best to use sugar-free or unsalted peanut butter. High levels of sodium can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and muscle tremors. In addition, avoid using peanut butter with xylitol as it can lead to a decrease in blood sugar levels.

Yogurt contains probiotics, which can be beneficial to your dog’s digestive tract. Avoid using yogurt that has high sugar content, added sweeteners, or flavoring. Too much sugar can upset the stomach and cause gut bacterial imbalance.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons honey

Frosting:

• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
• Mini dog biscuits (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350℉
2. Mix the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, eggs, and honey. Stir in flour and baking powder
3. Grease the baking pan with coconut oil and fill it with butter
4. Bake for 20–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
5. Mix peanut butter and yogurt
6. Wait for the cake to cool
7. Frost and decorate with dog biscuits

The Dog Bakery Option—Grain-Free Heart Cakes

Our heart cakes are the perfect way to show your furry best friend how much you love them. These 6” grain-free heart cakes can feed 6 to 9 dogs.

Heart Cakes

Apple and Banana Grain-Free Dog Cake 

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According to the American Kennel Clubs, bananas contain fiber, which eases gastrointestinal issues. Bananas also contain vitamin C, B, potassium, and magnesium, which promote bone growth and vitamin absorption.

Apples are rich in vitamin A, C, and soluble and insoluble fiber. Pectin, a soluble fiber found in apples, is effective in improving digestion, removing toxins, and strengthening gastrointestinal tract muscles. 

However, avoid using too many apples, as that can cause stomach aches or diarrhea. 

Ingredients:

• 200 g rice flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 mashed banana
• 2 cups shredded apple
• Coconut or olive oil 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350℉
2. Mix the shredded apple, mashed banana, and applesauce 
3. Stir them into the flour and water
4. Grease the pan with coconut oil
5. Bake the cake until it turns golden brown, or until a toothpick comes out clean
6. Mix mashed bananas and flour until you get a frosting-like consistency

The Dog Bakery Option—Grain-Free Barkin Brownie

Your pup will love our scrumptious barkin brownie cake, which contains buckwheat flour, carob, and hand-drizzled yogurt. 

Grain Free Barkin Brownie

Coconut Grain-Free Dog Cake With Berries 

7 Best Vegan Birthday Cake Recipes for Dogs

This cake contains strawberries and blueberries. Blueberries are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamin C, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. Besides aiding in digestion, blueberries reduce the effects of brain aging in senior dogs and improve overall nutrition. 

Strawberries are also rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. They improve a dog’s immunity, digestion, and weight management. Strawberries also slow down aging.

Moreover, coconut flour promotes a healthy digestive system with its high fiber content. Coconut flour can also reduce inflammation and boost metabolism. Coconut oil also nourishes a dog’s skin and coat. 

Ingredients:

• 1½  cups coconut flour
• 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup of fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup finely grated coconut 

Frosting Ingredients:

• ¾ cup of plain yogurt
• Strawberries and blueberries (topping)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (optional)
• Natural food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350℉
2. Mix honey, melted coconut oil, and eggs. Stir in flour. If it’s too dry, add a tablespoon. of melted coconut oil. Fold in blueberries.
3. Grease your 4-inch springform pan with coconut oil. 
4. Fill with batter and bake for 20–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool.
6. Frost the cake with a mixture of yogurt, honey, and food coloring. Top it with berries.

The Dog Bakery Option—Bone-Shaped Grain-Free Dog Cake

Your pooch is sure to love our bone-shaped cake. You can select your pooch’s favorite flavor from our selection of bone cakes, which include:

• Tan/Peanut 
• Pink/Coconut
• Brown/Carob
• White/Coconut

Bone Cakes

Zucchini Grain-Free Dog Cake 

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Zucchini is rich in dietary fiber, and minerals such as zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus, which can boost your dog’s overall health. It’s also rich in vitamins A, B6, K, and C. Vitamin C is a rich source of antioxidants that can protect your pooch from cancer and chronic heart problems.

Additionally, the soluble fiber in zucchini feeds the good bacteria in your pup’s gut which protect it from gastro-intestinal tract issues like IBS, colitis, and leaky gut. The insoluble fiber in zucchini can also prevent constipation by adding bulk to your pup’s stool and helping food move through the gut more easily.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼  cup tapioca flour
• 1 ¼  cup chickpea flour
• 1 cup of finely chopped fresh zucchini
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp basil
• ½  tsp oregano
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 cup onion-free chicken stock (or water)
• 1 tbsp. feta cheese crumbles (optional)
• 1 tbsp. sundried tomato (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF
2. Mix the zucchini, herbs, and zucchini and stir in chicken stock or water
3. Add a little flour at a time until you form a batter similar to pancake batter
4. Mix with feta cheese or sundried tomato pieces (optional)
5. Pour it into your mini muffin cups, ramekins, or baking pan
6. Bake for 20–30 minutes, or until the center is firm 

The Dog Bakery Option—Grain-Free Pawcakes 

You can also consider getting your pooch grain-free pawcakes, which contain buckwheat, carob, and white coconut.

Pawcakes – Grain Free

No Time to Bake Your Dog a Grain-Free Cake? Order a Custom Dog Cake From Us

If you don’t have time to bake your pup a grain-free cake, The Dog Bakery is your go-to bakery. Our talented team will make you a custom wheat-free or grain-free dog cake from scratch and decorate it to perfection. You’ll be able to choose the shape, color, and include a personal message on the cake.

We offer easy online ordering and convenient in-store pick-up. Visit our website for more information on our grain-free cake recipes and frosting options.

“Our pup loved the cake! Stayed fresh for 2 weeks in the fridge so she could enjoy it for dessert several nights after her birthday as well.”—Jordan W.

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Whatever the occasion—or for no other reason than being your pawtastic best friend—giving your doggo a cake is a special treat for you both. It’s a little something you can do to show just how much you care, and your dog will eat it up (every pun intended).

 

Today, we’ll cover 5 super simple dog cake recipes that you can make at home. So go ahead. Put on your apron. Pull up your pet’s playlist on Spotify. Head to the kitchen and get cooking. Erm, baking. Ummm, cake making.

Choose one of these cakes, or bake them all and have a pawfect pet party with every pooch in the neighborhood.

Before we begin, we’ve created the following table to help you choose which cake might be the best to start with:

Cake Recipe	Special Equipment	Number of Servings*
Two Layer No-Bake Chicken and Veggies	Food processor OR blender 8-inch springform pan	2–3
4 Ingredient Banana-Peanut Butter	NONE	4–8
4 Ingredient Apple	4-inch cake pan OR jumbo muffin tin	1
Meaty Meatloaf	Food processor Potato masher	7–10
Beef and Carrot	Two 4-inch cake pans OR mini cast iron skillets	4

*Based on veterinary recommendations of ¼ to ⅓ pound of meat per 20 pounds of a dog’s body weight per day. Smaller and larger dogs will get more or fewer servings, depending upon their weight and appetite.

Two-Layer No-Bake Chicken and Veggies Dog Cake

This cake is healthy, grain-free, and fairly versatile. You can substitute the broccoli with fresh or frozen green beans, for example, or sweet potatoes for the carrots. 

Halve the ingredients for a smaller cake, or double them to feed your hungry horde of hounds. You’ll need to use a larger or smaller springform pan and adjust the amount of yogurt for frosting, depending.

The cake in the photo below uses chopped chicken sausages and a chew bone for the finishing touches, but you can use whatever your pup likes best.

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And best of all, you don’t need to use the oven. Here’s the kitchen equipment you will need:

• Food processor or blender 
• 2 mixing bowls
• 8-inch springform pan (or size needed for cake desired)
• Oil or cooking spray for the pan
• Dutch oven or stockpot with lid, large enough to hold your springform pan
• Aluminum foil
• Spatula or spoon
• Table knife or meat thermometer

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 to 2 broccoli crowns, chopped into florets
• 1 pound ground/minced chicken, thawed and divided
• 1 cup shredded/grated cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 to 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (you may need more or less, depending on how thick you’d like the frosting and if you frost the sides)
• Treats for decorating

Directions:

1. Using your blender or food processor, chop or puree the carrots as finely as possible and pour into a mixing bowl.
2. Repeat with the broccoli florets. Pour into a separate mixing bowl. 
3. Place half of the chicken into each of the two bowls. 
4. Stir each bowl until thoroughly combined.

   
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5. Add ½ cup of cheese to each bowl. 
6. Stir again to combine completely. 
7. Oil or spray your springform pan.

   
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8. Spread one of your chicken and vegetable mixtures into the bottom of the pan, making sure to spread it evenly.
9. Repeat with remaining chicken and veg mixture. 
10. Cover the pan tightly with foil. 
11. Place the covered cake pan in your Dutch oven or stockpot. 
12. Pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the side of the springform pan.
13. Place over medium heat. Place the lid on the pot. 
14. Steam for 30 to 45 minutes, or until firm and cooked through. Insert a table knife in the middle. If it comes out clean, it’s done. Alternately use a meat thermometer. The cake should read at least 165 F. 
15. Remove from the pot and remove the foil. 
16. Allow to cool completely.
17. Release the cake from the springform pan. Place it on a serving plate or platter. 
18. Use the yogurt to frost the cake. You may need to thin it a bit with a spoonful or two of water to make it spread easily.
19. Decorate with your chosen treats. Party down with Fido and 2 to 3 of his friends. 

4 Ingredient Banana-Peanut Butter Dog Cake

What could be easier than a recipe that only takes four ingredients? How about one that requires only one bowl, one spoon, and a pan? And what about one so versatile that it can be used for an 8-inch cake, 12 regular-sized pupcakes, or 24 mini pupcakes?

Doesn’t get much more simple or versatile than that, does it?

Here it is. A grain-free, all-natural, easy-as-pie doggo cake that combines two of her favorite flavors; peanut butter and banana.

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Our photo shows Sophie getting excited over this recipe offered up as a mini-pupcake. Your doggo will resemble her the minute you offer up this recipe, too.

Kitchen Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon for scooping and mixing
• 8-inch cake pan OR 12 cup muffin tin OR 24 cup mini muffin tin
• Cooking spray or oil for all pans OR paper/foil liners for muffin tins

Ingredients for 8-inch cake:

• 2 bananas
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup natural, preferably organic, peanut butter (NO xylitol, as it is toxic to dogs)
• 1 tsp baking soda

*If making pupcakes, cut the amounts in half.

Ingredients for frosting:

• 2 bananas, mashed
• 4 tbs peanut butter

Instructions for cake and frosting:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Mash bananas in a bowl with a spoon until smooth.
3. Stir in eggs, mixing until well combined.
4. Spoon in peanut butter. Stir until smooth and thoroughly mixed. 
5. Add the baking soda. 
6. Mix until everything is smooth and evenly colored.
7. Pour into prepared pan(s).
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Pupcakes will need to bake for 8 to 12 minutes.
9. Cool completely. Remove from pan and transfer to serving plate or platter.
10. Make frosting by combining mashed bananas and peanut butter in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
11. Frost the cake top. It’s worth noting that this frosting doesn’t stick to the sides of the cake too well.
12. Serve. Watch Fido do a happy dance.

This cake will serve 4 to 8 pups, depending on their size and appetite.

4 Ingredient Apple Dog Cake

What dog doesn’t love a bite of apple? They’re sweet, crunchy, and every pup we’ve ever met seems to enjoy them.

This cake is another four-ingredient wonder and is single-serving as well. So even if your doggo is on the small side, they can still enjoy a treat made just for them without leftovers to worry about storing. 

You will need some special equipment for this one. It bakes in either a 4-inch cake pan or a jumbo muffin tin.

Other than that, all you’ll need is:

Kitchen Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Oil or cooking spray for the pan
• Toothpick

It doesn’t get much simpler than that. 

And here are the ingredients you’ll need to make it.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tbs natural, preferably organic peanut butter (NO xylitol, as it is toxic to dogs)
• ½ an apple, peeled and grated (be careful NOT to include any core or seeds, as they are toxic to dogs)
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
3. Stir until smooth. 
4. Oil or spray the baking pan or muffin tin.
5. Pour the batter into the pan or tin.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and dry. 
7. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan or tin. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely. 
8. Serve, or frost and decorate as suggested below.

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You can frost this cake, as in the photo, with the Greek yogurt frosting used in the first recipe. Or, you can spread the top with a layer of your natural peanut butter. Don’t forget the mini-dog treats.

This is truly a single-serving treat unless your pupper is really small. In that case, you might get two servings out of it.

Meaty Meatloaf Party Dog Cake

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Maybe you have a horde of hungry hounds. Or perhaps you’re having a pup party and want to invite every dog about town to the ‘do. Or maybe you just want a treat that’ll last your big guy for several days.

In any case, this cake is the one for you and your larger dog or lots of his dog friends.

It contains a whopping 2 ½ pounds of meat, and at the recommended serving we mentioned earlier, that’ll either feed a lot of small to mid-sized dogs or just your average English Bull Mastiff.

You’re going to need a food processor and some time for this one, as this cake takes about a half-hour to prepare. Your furbaby will certainly think it was time well spent.

Kitchen Equipment:

• Food processor
• Medium skillet
• Spoon or spatula
• Large mixing bowl
• Baking sheet pan
• Paring knife
• Saucepan
• Potato masher
• Spatula or knife

Ingredients:

• 1 small (about 6-inch) zucchini, quartered
• 1 celery rib/stick, quartered
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• Small amount of olive oil or butter
• 2 ½ lbs lean ground meat (beef, bison, turkey, chicken, pork, or a combination)
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup broth or milk
• Dog treats to decorate

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Add zucchini, celery, carrot, and garlic to the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. 
3. Heat oil or butter over medium heat in a small skillet. Add vegetables.
4. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften. 
5. In the mixing bowl, combine the ground meat and flour, stirring well. 
6. Add the vegetable mixture and combine thoroughly.
7. Shape mixture into a round or oval loaf on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for 1 hour. 
9. Meanwhile, place the sweet potato chunks in a saucepan with enough water to cover. 
10. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until soft. 
11. Drain the cooking water off, and mash the potatoes with the broth or milk until smooth. 
12. Once the meatloaf cake has cooled, spread the mashed potato “frosting” over the top. 
13. Decorate with the dog treats. 
14. Cut into slices and serve. Observe the tails wagging. 

Beef and Carrot Dog Cake

Here’s another meaty choice for your pooch’s special treat. It only calls for six ingredients, and they’re probably already in your kitchen or pantry. 

This makes a much smaller meaty cake than the one above, so it’s a pawfect option for your mid-sized pal or for several smaller dogs. It does make enough for two layers with frosting in between (or you could freeze one layer and save it for another special day). 

You can bake this cake using two 4-inch cake pans. If you have one, this cake turns out really well baked in a small 4-inch cast-iron skillet, too. You’ll just have to bake it in two batches if you only have one skillet on hand.

Kitchen Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Two 4-inch cake pans or cast-iron skillets
• Spatula, spoon, or knife, for frosting

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• ½ cup grated/shredded carrots
• 1 tsp fresh parsley
• 1 cup coconut flour
• 2 eggs
• Plain Greek yogurt or mashed potatoes, for frosting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Combine all ingredients, except for the yogurt or mashed potatoes, together in a mixing bowl. It’s best to use your hands. Just get in there and mash everything together really well.

   
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3. Pat the mixture into your cake pans or skillets.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. 
5. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from the baking pans and transfer to a serving plate or platter.
6. Cool for another 5 to 10 minutes. 
7. Spread the bottom layer with a thick layer of plain Greek yogurt or mashed potatoes.
8. Place the top layer on the cake.
9. Frost the top with another thick layer of yogurt or mashed potatoes.
10. Serve.

    
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If you decide to make this a single-layer cake and save the other layer for another day, simply frost the top and serve. Completely cool the other layer, wrap it in foil, and then place it in a freezer-safe storage bag or container. It will keep in the freezer for three months.

Since this cake only uses one pound of meat, each layer will make two servings. If you make the two-layer cake, you’ll get three to four servings—just enough to share, or make the treat last the weekend.

Leave the Baking to Us

What if you’re just not that good in the kitchen? What if even these super simple dog cake recipes test your culinary skills?

Never fear! Your Molly or Milo can still have the dog cake of their little canine dreams. 

Here at The Dog Bakery, we’ve been making cakes for happy pooches for over 15 years. And yet, you’re still the one holding the leash. We make custom cakes where you choose:

• The ingredients we use
• The shape of the cake
• The color of the “frosting”
• The message used to decorate the top of the cake

Freshly Baked Celebration Cakes For Dogs

All of our canine cakes are made from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients we can source.

The luckiest pooches in the world live close to one of our four Los Angeles County bakeries. Here, you can buy a pre-made cake off the rack, or order one and have it delivered in 2 days.

But don’t despair if you aren’t an LA native. Within 5 days of placing an order, we can ship our cakes to anywhere in the US.

Freshly Baked Celebration Cakes For Dogs

If you and your pet want to sit back, relax, and enjoy your special day together,  leave the baking to us. Order yours today. 

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