This homemade Dog Birthday Cake recipe is a fun and easy way to celebrate your favorite fur baby’s birthday!

This pup approved dog cake is packed with human-grade, wholesome, easily doggie-digestible ingredients, including pumpkin, peanut butter, applesauce, and yogurt – it bakes up just like any other cake, but is perfectly safe for feeding your pet.

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Dog Birthday Cake Recipe

Delight your furry friend on their special day with this homemade Dog Birthday Cake, a perfect blend of wholesome, dog-friendly ingredients. Each bite is a mix of whole wheat flour, applesauce, plain pumpkin puree, and a hint of banana, creating a moist and flavorful treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

The cake is lovingly layered and frosted with a smooth blend of plain Greek yogurt, applesauce, and peanut butter, offering a creamy texture that complements the rich flavors. Optional crushed Milk Bones can be sprinkled on top for a crunchy garnish, adding an extra element of surprise and joy for your pup.

This recipe is more than just a birthday cake; it’s a celebration of the special bond you share with your pet. Crafted with care and served with love, it’s the perfect way to show your furry companion how much they mean to you, in every wholesome, happy slice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Just like humans, every dog is different, so this is not meant to be a one-pup-fits-all dog safe cake recipe. Check with your vet before adding any new food to your dog’s diet.

Your furry friend will love this Dog Cake Recipe

  • Quick and easy to make.
  • Uses a handful of healthy, wholesome ingredients.
  • Everyone deserves a birthday cake, even your dog!
  • Dog birthday cakes are delicious and filled with nutrient-dense people food.
  • Healthy homemade treat for a puppy party that won’t upset pet tummies.
Doggie Birthday Cake ingredients

Easy Dog Cake Recipe Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour: If your dog has a gluten intolerance, you can use gluten free flour instead.
  • Baking soda
  • Eggs
  • Applesauce: I prefer to use plain unsweetened applesauce.
  • Plain pumpkin puree: Make sure you use pure pumpkin, not canned pumpkin pie mix. 
  • Banana
  • Coconut oil
  • Milk Bones (optional garnish)
  • Plain greek yogurt
  • Peanut butter: Do NOT use peanut butter with Xylitol as it’s highly toxic for dogs to consume.

Dog Birthday Cake Substitutions and Additions

  • Pick Your Peanut ButterYou can use any non-natural peanut butter or natural peanut butter BUT DO NOT substitute almond butter or any other nut butter, as most nuts are toxic to dogs.
  • Tasty Toppings: Feel free to decorate your dog cakes with your pup’s favorite toppings. Sprinkle on some kibble, add a scoop of Pumpkin Dog Ice Cream, or cover your cake with crushed Homemade Dog Treats.
  • Pick Your Purée: You can replace the pumpkin purée with puréed sweet potato or defrosted frozen butternut squash, although the consistency will be thicker and may require some liquid.
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  • Two 7 or 6 inch round cake pans
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Electric hand or stand mixer
  • Frosting knife or butter knife

How to Make A Dog Birthday Cake

  1. Make The Dry Mixture: Mix together the flour and baking soda.
  2. Make The Cake Mix: Blend together all other cake ingredients (except for milk bones) and then fold in the dry ingredients.
  3. Bake: Pour the cake mix into the bake pans and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 23-25 minutes or until the tops of the cake are golden brown. Cool to room temperature. 
  4. Form The Frosting: Blend together the yogurt, applesauce, and peanut butter until the frosting is thick, clump-free, and falls off the fork very slowly. 
  5. Assemble: Frost the top of one of the cakes. place the second cake on top, and then frost the top with the remaining frosting. 
  6. Serve: Garnish with crushed milk bones (optional) and serve to your favorite birthday fur baby. 

Easy Dog Cake Recipe Tips for Success

  • Each dog can react differently to any type of new treat that hits their belly. This is important to note when serving your pup something new for the first time. Serve your pup one treat within 24 hours to see how their belly responds before giving them multiple. 
  • Be sure to use whole wheat flour in this recipe, not all-purpose. 
  • The frosting consistency in this recipe should be similar to actual frosting. 
  • Before frosting the cake, place the first cake round on a cake stand if you plan on using one. If not, you can use a plate. 
  • The frosting will have a light brown color to it. 
  • The inside of this cake is very moist from the applesauce. 
  • Tested and approved by doggies.

How to store Birthday Cake For Dogs

  • To Store: Store any leftover birthday cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Birthday Cake for Dogs FAQs

Is pumpkin safe for dogs to consume?

Pumpkin is full of great vitamins and minerals to improve your pet’s coat and aid Pumpkin is very nutritious for dogs. Vets commonly advise owners whose dogs have either digestive issues to feed them plain canned pumpkin to calm their tummies. It is a good source of fiber and also settles their stomach, and many dogs love the taste, too. Even if your dog isn’t having stomach issues, pumpkin is great for digestion and a healthy natural ingredient that dogs enjoy, especially when paired with peanut butter in a birthday cake.

Is yogurt safe for dogs to consume?

Yogurt is high in calcium and protein and acts as a probiotic, making it good for your dog’s digestive system. However, too much yogurt may cause your dog to become sick because dogs aren’t used to large amounts of lactose. Plain Greek yogurt is the healthiest option for your furry friend. 

Is peanut butter safe for dogs to consume?

Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats, vitamin B, and vitamin E that adds nutrition to these dog treats. Make sure your peanut butter does not have any xylitol, a sweetener found in some brands, because it is toxic to dogs.

Is apple sauce safe for dogs to consume?

Applesauce is rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and calcium, and is beneficial for healthy bones, nails, and teeth. It also supports your dog’s heart health.

More Ways To Pamper Your Puppy

For more doggie delicacies that simply show you care, serve your furry friend some of my other recipes for dogs, like Christmas Dog Treats, Homemade Dog Food, Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream, Dog Birthday Cookies and Starbucks Copycat Puppiccino.

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Dog Birthday Cake Recipe

Serves — 6
This Doggie Birthday Cake is pup-approved treat is filled with healthy, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about feeding your furry friend!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cakes:

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 1 cup plain pumpkin puree
  • 1 banana sliced
  • ¼ cup coconut oil fully melted
  • Crushed small Milk Bones for garnishing optional

Frosting:

  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 cup peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare two 7 or 6 inch round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix together the flour and baking soda. Blend well and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together all other cake ingredients (except for milk bones) using an electric hand or stand mixer.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients and blend again until fully incorporated.
  • Pour out the cake mix into the bake pans, dividing evenly.
  • Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the tops of the cake are golden brown.
  • When done, allow the cakes to cool for about 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Allow the cakes to cool there until they reach room temperature.
  • Once at room temperature, begin to prepare your frosting. Add all frosting ingredients to a small mixing bowl and blend well using a fork. Mix until the frosting is thick, clump free, and falls off the fork very slowly.
  • Using a frosting knife or butter knife, frost the top of one of the cakes, covering it completely. You should use half of the frosting.
  • Place the second cake round on the frosting, lining up perfectly with the bottom cake. Frost the top of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  • Top with crushed milk bones for garnishing (optional) and serve to your favorite birthday fur baby.

Jenn’s Notes

IMPORTANT NOTE: Just like humans, every dog is different, so this is not meant to be a one-pup-fits-all dog-safe cake recipe. Check with your vet before adding any new food to your dog’s diet.
Storage:
  • To Store: Store any leftover birthday cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Tips:
  • Each dog can react differently to any type of new treat that hits its belly. This is important to note when serving your pup something new for the first time. Serve your pup one treat within 24 hours to see how their belly responds before giving them multiple.
  • Be sure to use whole wheat flour in this recipe, not all-purpose.
  • The frosting consistency in this recipe should be similar to actual frosting.
  • Before frosting the cake, place the first cake round on a cake stand if you plan on using one. If not, you can use a plate.
  • The frosting will have a light brown color to it.
  • The inside of this cake is very moist from the applesauce.
  • Add birthday candles and whipped topping for added celebration.
  • Tested and approved by doggies.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 6480IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg

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  1. 5 stars
    You need to say the exact measurements. I measures by trying to look at how much was in a bowl and try to put that in my bowl. It turned out bad and my dogs hated it.

    1. First of all – love you user name and email address. Super clever and transparent. If you scroll down to the bottom of the post, there is a printable recipe card that has all of the exact measurements and instructions. I can see why your dog would hate it if you didn’t follow the recipe. Thank you “youradumbass” for your thoughtful comments and kindness. BTW, it is “you’re”.