Description
Celebrate your pup’s big day with this wholesome, tail-wagging DIY Dog Birthday Cake. Made with mashed banana, peanut butter, carrots, and oat flour, this soft and fluffy cake is frosted with a creamy yogurt-peanut butter blend. It’s free of artificial ingredients, safe for dogs, and simple to make at home. Whether it’s your dog’s first birthday or their tenth, this cake will make the day unforgettable — and it’s human-grade too, so you can sneak a bite!
Ingredients
1 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
1 tsp baking powder
1 ripe banana, mashed
¼ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or plain yogurt
2 eggs
½ cup shredded carrots
Frosting:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp peanut butter (xylitol-free)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 6-inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk oat flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, mix banana, peanut butter, applesauce (or yogurt), and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in shredded carrots.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack until completely cool.
- Mix frosting ingredients. Spread or pipe onto the cooled cake. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Always double-check peanut butter for xylitol.
Substitute pumpkin for applesauce or yogurt if needed.
Freeze extra slices for later celebrations.
Serve small portions — even healthy treats should be limited.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dog treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 145