Dog Birthday Cake

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Dogs need birthday cakes too! This Dog Birthday Cake is the perfect thing for any dog looking to celebrate. It’s grain free and full of good things like garbanzo flour, carrots, and almond butter.

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Amelia is officially a year old. And in human years that translates to seven big ones. She’s basically a second grader. I’ve learned quite a bit from raising a three-month old corgi until now…

I’m no dog mama pro (just a dog birthday cake pro;) but here are a few things I’ve learned:

Corgis bark A LOT.

Amelia grumbles at me when I tell her “no.” She talks back. She has attitude. She can be a jerk sometimes. We get in a lot of mother/daughter arguments. I honestly had no idea that you could argue with a dog until she came into my life.

There’s nothing worse for a dog than being left alone.

This is their worst nightmare. This is torture. They’re the clingiest, neediest friends you could ever have. Their desperation is borderline embarrassing. And yet their neediness is what I love the most. Does this make me a sad person?

Dogs are kind of expensive.

They don’t tell you this but between chew toys and dog beds and blankets and food…dogs are pricey. You also have to factor in the cast of the brand new shoes they’ll ruin. Their destruction is heartless.

Dogs can sense when you’re upset.

This might be a lil’ hippie of me, but I when I’m upset or crying, Amelia can sense it. She usually comes and sniffs my face and then sits next to me. She knows me.

And it makes me feel all fuzzy inside to know that she cares. She’s kind of like one of my best friendz.

Dogs hate wearing costumes/hats/t-shirts/cones.

I’m not the type to torture Amelia on a daily basis and put sneakers on her (yes, people do this in LA), have her wear dresses, etc. (plus she’s a tomboy, guys!), but the few times I’ve put clothes on her SHE HATES IT. This is torture!

Please don’t do this to your dog. I know you need to for like 15 minutes every now and then. And Halloween is a big exception because it’s funny, but don’t make it a regular thing. Dogs hate this. Let them have their dignitity! And plus, they get hot easily.

Girl dogs aren’t lady-like.

I thought having a girl dog would be a walk in the park. No marking, no humping, etc., but Amelia is very far from being lady-like. When she eats she gets all excited and frisky, runs around the house like a lunatic and then comes up to my face to say hi and then…BURPS! I own a dog that burps.

Homemade Dog Birthday Cake / www.acozykitchen.com

Homemade Dog Birthday Cake / www.acozykitchen.com

Homemade Dog Birthday Cake / www.acozykitchen.com

Homemade Dog Birthday Cake / www.acozykitchen.com

How to make a Dog Birthday Cake

  1. It’s actually really easy! There aren’t a bunch of weird ingredients and if you buy a bone shaped cake pan half the work is done for you.
  2. Prep the pan. You shouldn’t have to worry about it if you’re using a silicone pan but any other pan you should grease with non-stick spray.
  3. Mix. In a large bowl you just mix together the flour and baking soda then add the rest of the ingredients and mix until they just come together.
  4. Bake! Bake just until a tester comes out clean. Dogs don’t like dry cake!
  5. Make the frosting and decorate. Just mix together the frosting ingredients and spread it on the cake!
  6. Celebrate! Sing happy birthday but maybe don’t light the candles 🙂

Homemade Dog Birthday Cake / www.acozykitchen.com

5 from 5 votes

Happy Birthday, Amelia!

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Dogs need birthday cakes too! This Dog Birthday Cake is the perfect thing for any dog looking to celebrate. It's grain free and full of good things like garbanzo flour, carrots, and almond butter.

Ingredients 

Cake:

  • 2 cups garbanzo flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water

Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. I used this silicone bone mold from Amazon and didn't bother greasing it. Alternatively, you can use a 7-inch round cake pan; but it'd advise buttering it and then coating it in flour.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garbanzo flour and baking soda. Add the shredded carrots, almond butter, honey, olive oil, eggs and water.
  • Spoon the batter into the cake pan and smooth out the top with the back of a spoon. Transfer to the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, and until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and honey to a medium bowl. Using a hand-mixer, whisk the two together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Spoon the frosting onto the cake's top and smooth it out using a butter knife or offset spatula. Happy Birthday!

Nutrition

Calories: 3099kcal | Carbohydrates: 241g | Protein: 94g | Fat: 205g | Saturated Fat: 56g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 1995mg | Potassium: 3278mg | Fiber: 39g | Sugar: 108g | Vitamin A: 3144IU | Calcium: 764mg | Iron: 17mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Cake
Cuisine: dog
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54 Comments

  1. Happy Birthday Amelia!!

    My 7 year old Jack Russell also has embarrassing manners. She yawns and sneezes in my face. I swear she does it on purpose! LOL

  2. My beagle/basset Teddy loves wearing clothing. He’ll be excited even if you’re just tying a bandana around his neck and sad if you try and take his clothing back off. Not much fits him well though since his neck/chest is so broad. His short legs make me laugh too 🙂

  3. Even though both of my dogs are totally gross, weirdos I love them…and dog burps are totally a thing…as are other unspeakable gaseous emissions. I say “OMG you are the most ridiculous animal I have ever known…” at least once a day, followed by a face squeezing hug.

    You are the best dog mom…I mean, a PUP CAKE! I always just give them like a piece of cheese or a nubbin of hot dog and a handful of popcorn on their birthdays. They freak out for popcorn.

    Happy Birthday, Amelia from Cindy, Jezebel, and Luxe!!

  4. My Lola is not very ladylike either; she snores loudly, burps a lot, and farts so loud she scares herself. This all comes from a ten pound, dainty-looking mini American Eskimo. She has also rolled in plenty of poo and other equally gross smelling stuff. I like to think it adds to her charm and personality.

    Happy Birthday to your little lady! I bet she loved the cake, and I can’t wait to break out this recipe for Lola’s next birthday.

  5. What a sweet post for Amelia! Dogs are such wonderful pets/friends! My little guy burps at me sometimes, too. It’s so gross. But also it makes me laugh! I heard a word once for what happens when dogs suddenly want to run around the house as fast as possible — the zoomies. Accurate description.

    Happy birthday little pup! What a great cake! Love that mold.