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Homemade Pupcakes

Dogs | Published February 16, 2025 by Mimi Council

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Treat your dog to these homemade Pupcakes! Celebrate your dog for their birthday, or any day really, as they are totally worth treating. This recipe for dog cupcakes is fun and easy to make, and your dog can help!

If you love cooking or baking with your dog as much as I do, try some of John John’s other favorite recipes like Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs, Blueberry Peanut Butter Dog Cake, or Blueberry Pancakes for Dogs.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Health Benefits
Tools Needed
Step by Step Instructions
Baker’s Tips
How to Store
FAQ’s
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You all know I love baking for John John! We’re a fresh dog food house, so all of John John’s meals and treats are homemade. This recipe for homemade Pupcakes was one of your votes on Instagram! If you don’t follow along on Instagram, be sure to so you can vote on recipe polls for upcoming recipes. I hold them every month!

So, John John was really excited on this recipe for dog cupcakes. These homemade dog treats are so fun to make for a dog birthday party, or just a regular Tuesday (like we did!). These homemade dog treats are quick and easy. They come together in just one bowl and I top these dog cupcakes with plain Greek yogurt for a simple frosting with added health benefits for your pup!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Dog & People Friendly: These homemade Pupcakes are made using dog friendly ingredients. While you can also eat these too, your dog will think they are much tastier than you would as they may be bland. If you want matching human cupcakes, try my Brown Sugar Carrot Cupcakes.

One Bowl: These dog cupcakes mix up easily in one bowl, no fancy equipment is needed. You’ll just need a mixing bowl and whisk (or spatula).

Easy: This recipe is for pupcakes is so easy to make. Your dog can even help you in the kitchen mix up the batter. They’ll definitely want to help with frosting too!

Versatile: While these are fun pupcakes to make for a dog birthday party, they are also great as homemade dog treats for anytime. If you have a picky eater, you can also use these as a food topper too!

Ingredients & Health Benefits

Carrots: Organic carrots have beta carotene, vitamin A and more for your pup! They also make these dog cupcakes incredibly moist and fluffy.
EVOO: I use organic extra virgin olive oil in these pupcakes. This healthy fat has antioxidants, anti inflammatory properites, and will make your dog's skin and coat nice and shiny!
Honey: Organic honey is antimicrobial and antibacterial. Small amounts are great for dogs and it’s a great sweetener for treats.
Eggs: Organic eggs have omega-3s, protein, vitamin A, D and more. They can help with your dog’s vision and make their skin and coat shiny. They also help these pupcakes rise and contribute to their fluffy texture.
All Purpose Flour: I use Cairnspring Mills, which is from a fresh milled flour company. Always buy organic when giving your dog flour as this ensures its high quality and free of GMOs.
Coconut: I use organic unsweetened fine shredded coconut. Be sure you’re using unsweetened for your dog so there’s no added sugar.
Baking Powder: This helps these dog cupcakes rise.
Greek Yogurt: I top these pupcakes with plain Greek yogurt, which has loads of probiotics for your pup! It also has protein and acts as a natural frosting your dog will love! Only give your dog plain Greek yogurt and nothing flavored.
Peanut Butter: If you don’t have plain Greek yogurt you can also top these pupcakes with organic creamy peanut butter. Or you can do a mix of both!
Freeze Dried Strawberries: I top these with organic freeze dried strawberries, but you can also use fresh strawberries as long as you remove the stems.

Tools Needed

Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
Mixing Bowl: This batter is so easy you’ll just need a mixing bowl to mix it up.
Whisk: I just mix this batter up with a whisk.
Cupcake Pan: You’ll need a cupcake pan to bake these dog cupcakes. I use a regular size pan, but if you want to make these mini you can use a mini cupcake pan too, you’ll just need to bake them for less time.

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, grated carrots, honey, and eggs. Whisk together to combine completely. Last, add in the flour, coconut, and baking powder. Stir together until completely combined.

Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full.

Step 3

Bake for 22 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the cupcake pan.

Step 4

Frost with Greek yogurt or peanut butter, depending on your dogs preference. Top with freeze dried strawberries if you want.

Baker’s Tips

Be sure to use a fine grater to grate the carrots. This will ensure the texture is right.
You can use coconut oil in place of olive oil if you prefer.
Frosting is optional, if you want to leave off the yogurt or peanut butter you can.
You can top these with other toppings such as fresh blueberries, blackberries, or a drizzle of honey.

How to Store

Store extra pupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you don’t gross these dog cupcakes, you can also freeze them in an airtight container too.