Birthday Cake Recipe

Happy Birthday, Pup! If you've got the time, here's a great recipe for a healthy, dog-friendly birthday cake to help you celebrate.

Prep Time

25 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup (2floz) flavorless oil
• 1/3 cup (4oz) applesauce
• 1/3 cup (2 ½ oz) peanut butter (should be smooth, not salted, and free from xylitol)
• 1 cup (5oz) carrot, grated
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup (5oz) whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• *additional peanut butter for frosting, if desired

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line 2 (6-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper, set aside. 
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, apple sauce, peanut butter, carrot, and honey until smooth.
• Next, stir in the flour and baking powder until combined. Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for 3-5 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack. Let cool to room temperature.
• Stack layers together using a thin layer of peanut butter. Cut a little slice and serve…
• Cover the cake with cling wrap and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze the rest in slices to give as a treat in the future.