All pups deserved to be spoiled on their birthdays. After all, they are man’s best friend. Treat your pup with these fun and super simple dog-friendly cupcakes on their birthday or any day you want to make them feel special. With delicious and wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened by the addition of maple syrup, your pup is sure to gobble these cakes right up.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Carrot Cupcakes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup creamy peanut butter (natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt is best for dogs)*
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter (natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt is best for dogs)
½ tbsp pure maple syrup
Directions
Peanut Butter Carrot Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the peanut butter, oil, carrots, syrup, and egg until well combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated.
Evenly divide the batter among the cavities of the prepared pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and syrup together until smooth.
Frost and decorate the tops of the cupcakes as desired.
*NOTE: Be sure to check your peanut butter for xylitol, which is extremely toxic to dogs.