There is nothing quite like a birthday to remind us how much our dogs mean to our families. To celebrate your fur baby’s special day, skip the store-bought treats and bake something extra special: a homemade SunButter cake. This cake is dense, moist, and packed with dog-friendly ingredients like pumpkin and applesauce. It’s sure to be a hit.
Why Sunflower Seed Butter?
Sunflower seed butter, like SunButter, is an excellent, nut-free alternative to peanut butter. Whether you are managing allergies in your household or simply want to try something different, it provides a rich flavor that dogs absolutely love. If your home is nut-free, this recipe is a perfect way to include your pup in the festivities without any safety concerns.
Of course, if allergies aren’t a factor, you can easily substitute standard peanut butter for the sunflower seed butter in both the cake and the frosting.
Tips for a Paws-itive Celebration
- Decorate: Get creative and decorate the cake. You can top the frosting with some of your dog’s favorite small biscuits.
- Give a Gift: Add a new squeeze toy on top of the cake, making the day even more memorable.
- Health First: Every dog has different dietary needs. Before introducing new treats into your dog’s diet, be sure to consult with your veterinarian to ensure these ingredients are a good fit for their health.
Pup-Friendly Treats
If you’re looking for more pup-friendly treats to bake, try these Cheesy Dog Treats or these Oat and SunButter Puppy Bites. They’re sure to be a hit.
SunButter Dog Cake & Frosting
Ingredients
SunButter Dog Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 large egg
SunButter Dog Frosting
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
Instructions
SunButter Dog Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ degrees. Grease one 8” cake pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and baking soda together. Make a well in the center.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Mix together until the consistency is smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the center of the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake at 350℉ for about 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing. Once removed, place the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost if desired.
SunButter Dog Frosting
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and sunflower seed butter until well combined.
- Spread over the completely cooled cake. Decorate as desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
If cake is frosted, store cake in the refrigerator.
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