9 Dog Birthday Cake Recipes Without Peanut Butter - Hey, Djangles. (2024)

Do you have a doggy with a sensitive stomach or peanut allergy? If so, this post is for you! Today we’ve rounded-up a selection of super-cute yet (mostly) healthy dog birthday cake recipes without peanut butter just for you!

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1. Remy's Sweet Potato Pup Cake

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This pup-friendly mini-layer cake by Tess over at Sweet Style is simply adorable! It contains absolutely no nasties, with ingredients including sweet potato puree, shredded carrot, oats, honey and eggs. Tess’s cute Frenchie, Remy, definitely looks like a fan!

Whilst Tess’s recipe calls for the tiniest amount of PB in her cream cheese frosting, you could totally substitute it for almond butter if your dog has a peanut allergy, or leave it out completely if you’d like to make it totally nut-free.

2. Grain-free Birthday Cake for Dogs

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This grain-free pup-cake by Lindsay at Cotter Crunch is just so pretty! It was created for her sweet Vizsla pooch, Oakley, on her 1st birthday and is both grain-free/gluten-free and egg-free, making it the perfect choice for pups with sensitive tummies.

Key ingredients include chickpea flour, cinnamon, coconut oil, mashed strawberries, honey and greek yogurt (or coconut cream) for the topping. Check out the recipe on her website.

3. Raw Dog Birthday Cake

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You might want to give this raw, meat-based birthday ‘cake’ a miss if you’re a human, but if you’re a doggo, you’re gonna love it! Ingredients include minced duck and beef, coconut oil, berries and dehydrated sprats – a super easy, species appropriate pup ‘cake’ if you ask us! Cudos to the creators at Mojo and Friends👏.

4. Coconut-Honey Doggy Cake

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Super simple with only a handful of ingredients (5 to be exact), this yummy looking coconut-honey pup cake by Michelle at Brown Eyed Baker is perfect for celebrating your pup’s birthday! Ingredientsinclude coconut oil, honey, eggs, flour and yogurt (for the ‘frosting’). Michelle’s cute Golden Retriever, Duke, looks like he can’t wait!

Head on over to Brown Eyed Baker for this super easy recipe. Be sure to check our her dog treat archives whilst you are there too – so many cute treat recipes!

5. Pumpkin Banana Pupcake

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Casey from The Mindful Hapa whipped-up the above batch of scrummy looking pumpkin banana pupcakes for her pooch, Theo, for his first birthday (aww!). They’re completely nut-free with a base of pumpkin, banana, eggs and coconut oil.

Casey used a greek yogurt/low fat cream cheese mix for her frosting instead of all full-fat cream cheese as it is much kinder on Theo’s sensitive tummy.

6. Mini Berry-Almond Cake

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Coco the Shih-Tzu’s mini berry-almond cake is not completely nut-free but sure went down a treat for her birthday!This recipe by Sarah Dickerson of Chic Sprinkles over at Pretty Fluffy is super simple to make and only contains a handful of healthy ingredients. Super cute too!

Side note, be sure to check out Serena from Pretty Fluffy’s awesome NEW dog treat recipe book, ‘Healthy Homemade Dog Treats!

It’s an absolute winner in our household!

Packed with 70+ healthy homemade dog treat recipes from pupcakes to pupsicles and everything in between, there is something for everydoggy in this cute-as dog treat recipe book.

7. Homemade Dog Birthday Carrot Cake

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Happy Birthday, Amelia! Adrianna at A Cozy Kitchen created the above bone-shaped carrot cake for her Corgi pooch, Amelia’s 1st birthday – so cute, and healthy too (well maybe not the frosting!).

8. Nut-Free Dog Birthday Cake

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How cute is Whiskey the rescue daintily devouring his 4th anniversary birthday cake?! Whiskey’s mum, Amanda of Life at Clover Hill, created this yummy looking pup cake using minimal ingredients, including shredded carrot and mashed banana for the frosting – yummo!

9. Sweet Potato Carrot Dog Cake

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Another carrot cake dog recipe, because what doggo doesn’t love carrots?! These carrot dogs cakes by Personal Creations also contain sweet potato puree for a bit of variety. We love how they’ve been decorated – so adorable!

Dog Cake Mix Kits without Peanut Butter

Don’t feel like making a dog cake from scratch? Check out these pre-mix doggy cake mix kits from Puppy Cake on Amazon – so many flavours to choose from!

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FAQs

What flavor of cake is good for dogs? ›

Dogs naturally love pumpkin. And we LOVE that they love it so much because pumpkin is packed with vitamin A, potassium and iron. Pumpkin cake is such a delicious AND healthy dessert for your dog! You don't have to bake just a cake with our cake mixes for dogs.

What to make for a dogs birthday? ›

Baked Goods. Dog birthday cakes are fun and easy to make, and your pup will love them. Using ingredients like oats, peanut butter (without xylitol), yogurt and bananas, you can make an excellent cake base to add any of the fruits or veggies listed above to. Some parents even “ice” their pups cake with peanut butter!

What flavor do dogs like most? ›

Dogs may not be the biggest salt fans, but their love for sweet flavors is much more relatable. Because pups are omnivorous creatures, the wide range of foods they can eat may explain their enjoyment of sweet-tasting foods, according to Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

What is the best food for dogs on their birthday? ›

Always double-check that the food is safe for dogs before putting it out on a party platter. We suggest carrots and apples, which are easy, widely available, and typically inexpensive. Dog popsicles, or pupsicles/pawpsicles, are a great option for a dog birthday party, especially during the summertime.

How can I make my dog happy on his birthday? ›

Our dogs are special family members, so here's some fun ways you can make their day memorable.
  1. Many happy returns. ...
  2. Gift time. ...
  3. Plan a fun doggy day out. ...
  4. Book a pamper appointment. ...
  5. Doggy birthday party. ...
  6. Make a dog-friendly 'birthday cake'

How can I make something special for my dog? ›

Give Your Dog a Spa Day
  1. Schedule a Grooming Appointment. ...
  2. Give Your Dog a DIY Spa Treatment at Home. ...
  3. Take Your Dog to a Doggy Daycare. ...
  4. Set Up a Backyard Obstacle Course. ...
  5. Buy New Toys and Play with Your Dog Regularly. ...
  6. Enroll Your Dog in a Fun Training Class. ...
  7. Plan a Doggy Playdate or Birthday Party.

What flour is safe for dogs? ›

Best Flour for Dog Treats
  • Almond flour. At The Dog Chef I'm very fond of almond flour. ...
  • Tapioca flour. Like almond flour, tapioca flour is both grain and gluten-free. ...
  • Buckwheat flour. Buckwheat is a pseudograin. ...
  • Oat flour. ...
  • Coconut flour. ...
  • Best flour for dog treats.

Is vanilla cake good for dogs? ›

There's nothing toxic in vanilla cake, but it is loaded with sugar, which dogs simply don't need in their diet. Sugar provides zero nutritional benefits. Over time, sugar contributes to weight gain and diabetes. We encourage you to share a healthier treat with your dog instead.

What colors can dogs see? ›

What Colors Do Dogs See? Because dogs' eyes only have two types of cones (just 20 percent of the cones in human eyes), their color spectrum is limited to shades of gray, brown, yellow and blue. This is called dichromatic vision, which is similar to humans who experience red-green color blindness.

Is birthday cake OK for dogs? ›

Unfortunately this is generally a bad idea as many ingredients found in cakes for humans can cause severe illness in our canine friends. One problem is the high sugar content found especially in supermarket bought cakes.

How to make a fluffy dog? ›

Groomers blow your dog's coat dry to achieve that ultra-fluffy look that's full of body. They use special dryers built for treating pets. Groomers also use particular products that help with the drying process but also leave the coat in wonderful condition, and now you can use them, too!

How do you put shapes inside a cake? ›

Line your 4" spring form cake pan with parchment paper and then gently lay one of your shapes into the bottom of the pan. Next, prepare the second box of cake mix (feel free to add any food coloring to this batter as well!). Place the batter around the shape until the batter is level with the top of the shape.

Can dogs eat any kind of cake? ›

If the cake does not contain chocolate, it is not toxic for dogs. However, cake contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, fats, and wheat that are not optimal for a dog's health. At best, they're simply empty calories, and at worst, could trigger allergies or indigestion.

Is vanilla cake safe for dogs? ›

There's nothing toxic in vanilla cake, but it is loaded with sugar, which dogs simply don't need in their diet. Sugar provides zero nutritional benefits. Over time, sugar contributes to weight gain and diabetes. We encourage you to share a healthier treat with your dog instead.

What are dog friendly sweet treats? ›

What Desserts Can Dogs Eat?
  • Anything including peanut butter - Your pup will gobble these up! ...
  • Sweet Potatoes.
  • Pumpkin flavored cakes and cookies.
  • Fruit popsicles (blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, bananas, raspberries, etc.)
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Can dogs have vanilla frosting? ›

Icing or other dessert frostings are extremely high in sugar, which is not good for your dog. Although your dog will not die if they eat a bit of icing, it is not good for them because of the high sugar content.

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