Can I use regular cake ingredients for a dog cake?

It's best to avoid using regular cake ingredients like chocolate, sugar, and artificial sweeteners in a dog cake or any treat at that. Stick to dog-friendly ingredients such as pumpkin, peanut butter, plain yogurt, and dog-safe fruits.

Is it safe to use human-grade flour in a dog cake?

Yes, it's generally safe to use human-grade flour like all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour in a dog cake. However, some dogs may have allergies or sensitivities to certain grains, so you may want to be cautious (and if so use grain-free flour). If the dog food you feed your pup has grains in the ingredients you should be fine. It's always best to check with your veterinarian if you are unsure.

How much of the dog cake can I feed my dog?

The amount of cake you can feed your dog depends on their size and dietary needs. Treats like dog cake should be given in moderation and should not replace their regular balanced meals. Consult with your veterinarian for guidance on portion sizes.

Homemade Dog Cake

Description

Want to celebrate your pup with a special treat, that’s actually good for him/her? Here’s a dog cake that’s all-natural and homemade that he/she won’t be able to resist!

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (*make sure it's not pumpkin pie puree)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup peanut butter (all natural)

Icing:

1/2 cup plain yogurt. approx.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease two 6″ cake pans with coconut oil or line with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl add flour and baking soda together and mix well. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add melted coconut oil, egg, pumpkin puree, chicken broth and peanut butter. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients together. Add your flour mixture and stir together just until combined.
Divide batter evenly into prepared baking pans. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Let cakes cool in pans for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack until completely cool. Stack the two cakes on top of each other and pour yogurt over the top of the cake.
Serve cake to your special pup.

Notes

You can cut the cake in slices and freeze in an airtight container to serve special treats anytime for your dog. Freeze up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dog Treats
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice of 6
Calories: 240
Sugar: 3.1g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 13.6g
Saturated Fat: 7.2g
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 21.5g
Fiber: 1.9g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 29mg