Dog-Friendly Birthday Cake Recipes
We love to spoil our pups on their birthdays. Whether it’s extra belly rubs or a new toy, celebrating your dog’s big day is all about making them feel special. One of the easiest and most meaningful ways to do that is by baking a dog-friendly birthday cake at home. These recipes use simple, wholesome ingredients that are safe for dogs and easy for pet parents to make!
1. Classical Peanut Butter and Pumpkin “Spoiled Dog” Cake
Starting with simple, wholesome ingredients, your pup will truly enjoy. Centered around peanut butter, applesauce, and pumpkin, plus an optional frosting.
Ingredients
- Flour and a bit of baking soda
- Vegetable Oil
- Natural Peanus Butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free)
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
Optional Frosting
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Peanut Butter
How to make it!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour + baking soda).
- Mix oil, peanut butter, applesauce, pumpkin, and egg in another bowl.
- Stir wet into dry until smooth and pour into a greased pan.
- Bake about 25–30 minutes; let cool completely.
- Mix your yogurt and peanut butter for frosting and spread on top once cool.
This is a great go-to if you want something tasty and dog-approved with minimal prep!
2. Allrecipes “Doggie Birthday Cake” with Carrots
Here’s a slightly more cake-like texture with carrots for extra flavour and nutrients, and it’s completely dog-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup cooking oil
- Honey (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
How to make it!
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a small cake pan or ring mold.
- In a bowl, mix egg, peanut butter, oil, honey (if using), and vanilla.
- Stir in the shredded carrots.
- Sift together flour and baking soda; fold into the batter.
- Pour into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about ~40 min).
- Cool completely before serving.
You can serve this cake with no frosting, but if you want some design, try adding peanut butter or a dollop of plain yogurt.
3. Carrot & Banana Pupcake Cake
This is a naturally sweet version of a puppy birthday cake with banana and carrot, which is perfect if you want added fruit flavor without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 mashed banana (or applesauce if you prefer)
- 2/3 cup milk or water
- Optional: shredded carrot or oats (for texture)
Frosting Ideas
- Whipped mashed potatoes
- Plain Greek yogurt lightly sweetened with peanut butter
How to make it!
- Whisk eggs, peanut butter, oil, banana, and milk (or water).
- Add dry ingredients of your choice (e.g., flour or oats) until well combined.
- Bake until cooked through and cool.
- Frost with mashed potatoes or plain yogurt spread lightly on top.
This recipe leans into fun textures and flavours that your pup will go crazy for!
Birthday cakes are a staple for everyone, including our pups. These easy and fun-to-make recipes will have your dog jumping to blow out their candles, all while creating some new memories for your family.