What better way to celebrate your pup’s birthday than to make them a cake? This cake is made with easy and delicious (but safe for dogs!) ingredients that you most likely already have!
It’s Mulligan’s Birthday!
There’s no better excuse to bake than a birthday—especially for Mulligan! I wanted to make something special to celebrate, so I turned to Broma Bakery’s Dog Birthday Cake for the perfect dog-friendly cake recipe. With simple, wholesome ingredients, it was easy to make and a huge hit.
Mulligan is no doubt about it, my best friend, and a little bit spoiled! His dad calls it pathetic, but that’s just because he’s jealous. Grateful to say we’re one year closer to calmness!
The Recipe
I’m no expert when it comes to dog food and what’s best for them, so that’s why I turned to the Broma Bakery recipe to ensure Mulligan enjoyed his cake with ingredients that were good for him!
- pumpkin
- peanut butter
- vegetable oil
- eggs
- flour
- baking soda
For the icing, she calls for yogurt, but I didn’t have any one hand and I know how much he loves small amounts of whipped cream, so I used heavy cream. I didn’t want to use a lot, though, so I only used half a cup.
Tips for Making Your Dog’s Birthday Cake
Although the recipe makes a small cake, you still shouldn’t feed it to your pup all at once. I knew that it wouldn’t be reused if I iced the entire thing, so I pre-cut a slice and only iced one slice of the cake. I crumbled the rest of the cake up in a ziploc bag to store in the freezer. This way, it will be easier to use the crumbs as a food topping or a little sweet treat for your pup!
I hope you enjoyed creating something soft and golden with me 🙂 I’m so happy you’re here!
love, mace <3
Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Peanut Butter Birthday Cake!
Equipment
- 6 Inch Cake Pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Hand Mixer or Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Cake:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup pure pumpkin
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs room temperature
- ⅔ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two 6 inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, peanut butter, and oil. Mix well. Add egg and mix.
- Add in dry ingredients and mix until combined
- Pour the batter equally into the two pans and bake for about 18 minutes.
Frosting:
- Combine heavy cream and peanut butter. Whisk with a stand mixer or hand mixer. Beat until it is light and fluffy and peaks are formed.
- Once the cakes have cooled, frost them however you like. You can keep it a two layered cake or cut the cakes in half with a long seared knife to make a four layered cake. Assemble layers with thin frosting in between the cakes.
- Let your pup enjoy!