Happy birthday to you, doggo! What's a birthday celebration without cake, amirite? Let your dog indulge in one of the best parts of a birthday party [1] — the cake [2], of course! — thanks to completely pup-friendly cake and "pup-cake" recipes that feature ingredients safe for them to consume, like bananas, pumpkin, and peanut butter. There's even a recipe for dogs on grain-free diets, and there's room for substitutions in each of the other recipes if you have a picky pooch or one with particular dietary restrictions (if your dog is on a special diet and you're unsure of whether some of the following recipe ingredients are safe for them to eat, please contact your vet first!).
Scroll through to find the recipe that you know your pup will love gobbling up on their next birthday.
Sweet and Salty Dog Birthday Cake
Human or doggo, bacon is always the answer, and is the pièce de résistance of this sweet and salty birthday cake for dogs [4].
Peanut Butter and Carrot Dog Birthday Cake
Peanut butter and carrot star in this beautifully frosted dog birthday cake [5], but plenty of substitutions are listed depending on your dog's diet!
Apple and Peanut Butter Pupcakes
Honestly, these apple-and-peanut-butter pupcakes [6] sound like the exact treat I want for my next birthday (maybe minus the Milk-Bones)!
DIY Healthy Dog Birthday Cake Recipe
This DIY healthy cake for dogs [7] is filled with delicious ingredients such as pumpkin, peanut butter, blueberries, and greek yogurt.
Peanut Butter and Banana Pupcakes
These peanut butter and banana pupcakes [8] are bite-size morsels for your birthday doggo!
Spoiled Dog Cake Recipe
This "spoiled dog cake [9]" is made with dog-safe ingredients and topped with treats!
Grain-Free Fruit Cake For Dogs
This grain-free fruit-filled cake [10] is great for dogs with sensitive tummies or those on a grain-free diet.
Dog Birthday Cake For Your Furry Friend
Chef Gemma Stafford's dog birthday cake recipe [11] was shared in honor of her dog Waffles' sixth birthday!
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Layer Cake
Spoil your pooch on their birthday with this pumpkin peanut butter dog cake [12].
