Banana Dog Cake

I'm so sorry that I have not posted in about 2 1/2 years, I can't believe it has been that long!  I definitely needed to take a break from blogging because it is time consuming so I give credit to all those bloggers who post on a regular basis.  Thank you for all those who continue to visit this blog!  I may try to post more but not as often as I used to.  But I really want to share this banana dog cake recipe!  My dog turned 14 years old and he absolutely loved this cake (along with his dog friends).  I decorated this cake using dog treats and dry dog food.  Hope you make this cake for your dog's next birthday! 

Banana Dog Cake

Printable Recipe

Ingredients for the Cake

2 cups water

2 bananas (mashed)

1 egg

2 tablespoons honey or agave sweetener (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups whole wheat flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Ingredients for the Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon honey or agave sweetener (optional)

Directions for the Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease an 8 inch round cake pan.

In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine water, bananas, egg, honey/agave, and vanilla extract. 

Next, mix in whole wheat flour (1 cup at a time) and baking power. 

Pour cake mix into greased pan.

Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Place cake on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. 

Directions for the Frosting

In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine cream cheese, cinnamon, vanilla extract and honey/agave.  

Mix until smooth and creamy.

Store frosted cake in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.

Decorated with dog treats and dog food!

Waiting for cake!

Buddy Birthday Cake

Happy 11th Birthday Buddy!  I can't believe Buddy is already 11 years old, it felt like yesterday when I first brought him home.   The recipe for Buddy's Birthday Cake is similar to last year's birthday cake but with a few modifications.  Somehow I think Buddy knew this cake was for him because he wouldn't leave me while I was in the kitchen baking it.  Ellie was of course right by Buddy's side!  Buddy also got a new frog toy - it is his favorite one (he's been getting a new one once or twice a year for birthdays/holidays).  I decorated the cake with Old Mother Hubbard dog biscuits and Zuke's mini natural dog treats and frosted with plain greek yogurt.  I used peanut butter in a plastic sandwich bag with a corner snipped off to pipe Buddy and 11 on the cake.  Overall this was another hit with Buddy and Ellie - they loved it! 

Here is a snapshot of Buddy's fun times in the last several years, he's such a lucky dog!  

Buddy Birthday Cake

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

1 egg

¼ cup peanut butter

¼ cup coconut oil, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon greek yogurt

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

Optional Frosting:

plain greek yogurt

peanut butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.

In a small bowl, mix together wet ingredients

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well.  Stir in carrots.

Pour cake batter into an 8 inch or 9 inch round baking pan.  You can use a similar sized baking dish/pan of your choice.

 

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.  Allow to cool before frosting.

For the frosting – Spread the yogurt over the cake.  I put some peanut butter in a plastic sandwich bag and snipped a corner of the bag to use for piping on the cake. (Flip cake from pan onto plate to easily frost the bottom of the cake.)

Feel free to decorate with extra shredded carrots, dog biscuits, or your dog’s regular kibble.

Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Buddy ate the toppings first! 

 

 Doesn't this cake look good enough to eat and not just for dogs?  LOL