Dog Birthday Cake Recipe (Peanut Butter & Pumpkin, Vet Approved)
Celebrate your pup’s special day with this easy, vet-approved dog birthday cake recipe. Made with peanut butter, pumpkin, and wholesome ingredients, it’s dog-safe, healthy, and simple to bake at home.
Equipment
- 6–7” cake pan
- Mixing bowl & whisk
- Spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Food ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée plain
- 1/3 cup xylitol-free peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 –3/4 cup plain yogurt for frosting
Operation steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease a 6–7” cake pan.
- Whisk eggs, peanut butter, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Fold in flour gently; batter should be thick but scoopable.
- Spread into pan and bake 22–28 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then frost with yogurt.
note
• Always use xylitol-free peanut butter; xylitol is toxic to dogs.
• For small dogs, bake in a muffin tin and reduce baking time to 12–15 minutes.
• This cake is meant as a special treat, not a daily meal. Slice into small portions and refrigerate leftovers.
• Yogurt frosting works best if it’s Greek yogurt; it spreads thicker and holds shape better.
• For a no-bake version, mix peanut butter, pumpkin, and oat flour, press into a mold, and chill.
• For small dogs, bake in a muffin tin and reduce baking time to 12–15 minutes.
• This cake is meant as a special treat, not a daily meal. Slice into small portions and refrigerate leftovers.
• Yogurt frosting works best if it’s Greek yogurt; it spreads thicker and holds shape better.
• For a no-bake version, mix peanut butter, pumpkin, and oat flour, press into a mold, and chill.
