4 Dog-Friendly Cake Recipes Easy Enough for Anyone To Bake

Whether it’s for their birthday, gotcha day, or any other celebration where you want your fur baby to just feel special, dog cakes are an excellent option. And while they may seem daunting (and you may be tempted to just order a cake from a dog bakery), the truth is that dog cakes can be easy and quick to make.

Besides, who deserves a home-baked cake more than your canine bestie? So, if you’re wondering how to bake a dog-friendly cake, you’ve come to the right place.

1. Dog-Friendly Birthday Cake Recipe

Source: Love From The Oven

The first recipe on this list comes from Love From The Oven. It’s simple and easy to make with few specialized ingredients. This cake is perfect for big celebrations for your dog, and can be loaded with the treats you want to add on!

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (avoid peanut butter with Xylitol as it is dangerous to dogs)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree (not a canned mix)
• 1 egg

Frosting

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8” round or square baking pan.
2. In one large bowl, combine flour and baking soda. 
3. Mix vegetable oil, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and applesauce in a separate bowl. Add egg and mix until well combined.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Pour into the greased pan.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is springy.
7. Leave in the pan and cool on a wire rack.
8. Add frosting if desired once cooled.

2. 4-Ingredient Easy Dog-Friendly Cake Recipe

Source: Pinterest

As the title suggests, this apple cake only takes four ingredients! This is the simplest recipe for dog cake on this list, so if you’re really uncertain about your baking skills, fear not. This dog cake is perfect for you.

Dogs love apples, so this cake should be a riot with your furry friend(s). This recipe does, however, only make one serving, so if you are serving multiple puppy pals, you may want to multiply the recipe accordingly. And, as always, make sure you’re using the best dog-friendly cake ingredients as we have them outlined and emphasized.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tbs peanut butter (once again, no Xylitol)
• ½ an apple, peeled and grated (remove all seeds and don’t include the core)
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil or spray the baking pan or muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together, stirring until smooth.
3. Pour the batter into the pan or tin.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and/or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Remove and allow to cool completely.
6. Serve, frost and/or decorate as desired.

3. No-Bake Dog-Friendly Cake Recipe

Source: Spoiled Hounds

If you don’t have the time or resources to bake a cake but you’re set on making a dog cake, then perhaps the no-bake dog cake is your best bet. It may be a bit ingredient-intensive, but it requires no baking and makes eight servings! This is a great dog-friendly cake recipe; easy to create and resource- and nutrient-efficient.

Ingredients

Cake Layer

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 cup oats
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• ½ cup natural peanut butter (again, no Xylitol. It’s important enough to bear repeating).
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup pumpkin puree (not canned mix)

Cake Filling and Frosting

• ½ cup peanut butter (No. Xylitol.)
• ¼ cup plain greek yogurt

Cake Topping

• Any dog-safe fruit of your choice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, rolled oats, melted coconut oil, peanut butter, applesauce, and pumpkin puree until sticky.
2. Let the dough stiffen in the bowl for 15 to 20 minutes
3. Roll out the dough onto a flat surface until it is about 1 to 1½-inches thick.
4. Cut out three four-inch circles. Leftover dough can be rolled into treats.
5. Place the circles separately, not on top of each other, on a tray or plate and put them into the refrigerator until they are hardened, which should be approximately 30 minutes.
6. Spread peanut butter on top of 2 circles and greek yogurt on top of the third.
7. Stack the layers to make a layer cake with the yogurt-frosted layer on top.
8. Top with dog-safe fruit like blueberries!
9. Serve!

4. Easy Grain-Free Dog-Friendly Cake Recipe​​

Source: Pinterest

And finally, if your dog has dietary restrictions that prevent them from eating grain, then this final dog-friendly cake recipe is perfect for you. It’s grain-free, simple to make, and easy on ingredients! 

With almond flour, honey, and fresh strawberries, this is the perfect grain-free dog-friendly cake option for your fuzzy friend’s special occasions.

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 and ¾ cups almond flour
• 1 – 2 tbs honey 
• 3 eggs
• 2-3 tbs melted coconut oil
• 1 cup chopped organic strawberries

Icing

• 1 cup of plain yogurt
• 2-3 tbs almond butter or peanut butter (no Xylitol!)
• Extra strawberries for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease two ramekin or souffle dishes (maybe three, depending on how small they are) with the melted coconut oil.
3. Mix all ingredients but the strawberries in the blender.
4. Fold strawberries into blended batter. 
5. Pour batter into the prepared ramekin dishes, about 3/4 of the way full. 
6. Bake for 15- 20 minutes.
7. Let cool.
8. Mix yogurt and almond or peanut butter until smooth. 
9. Once the cakes are cooled, spread the icing onto the tops of each layer and stack.
10. Garnish with extra strawberries or other fruit of your choice!

How To Make Dog-Friendly Cake FAQ

Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s take a look at some of the most common questions people ask about baking cakes for dogs. 

What kind of cake is safe for dogs?

The best cakes for dogs are those made specifically for them, like in the recipes above.

Is human cake safe for dogs?

As with most human foods, dogs can eat human cake, but it is very unhealthy for them and should only be served in small portions proportional to the dog’s size, on special occasions.

What can I cook for my dog’s birthday?

Dog-friendly cakes and treats, of course!

Where can I buy a birthday cake for my dog?

Find any bakery that does dog-friendly goods, like The Dog Bakery!