Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
So cute, you’d think this cake was for you! This Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs is a fun way to celebrate your dog’s birthday. Plus, I have a matching human cake recipe too!
If you’re looking for more homemade dog treats, check out some of John John’s favorites like Blueberry Peanut Butter Cake for Dogs, Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes for Dogs, or Bakery Famous Soft Peanut Butter Dog Cookies.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
- Ready In: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Makes: 2 layer 6-inch cake
- Main Ingredients: strawberry, zucchini, pumpkin
- Flavor Profile: pumpkin zucchini cake with strawberry frosting
- Dietary Info: no seed oils
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: dog safe birthday cake for a dog party
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Dog Birthday Cake: While this cake may look delicious, it’s made up of dog friendly ingredients that your pup will love — but you can eat it too!
- One Bowl: Quick and easy, this cake batter mixes up in one bowl!
- Greek Yogurt Frosting: I make a strawberry Greek yogurt frosting that is light pink and perfectly delicious for pups!
- Dogs Love It: John John liked this even more than last year’s cake! We also made sure to share with all the neighborhood friends and it is dog approved!
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Easy Substitutions
- Tips for Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
- How to Make Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
- How to Serve
- Dog Birthday Party Menu Ideas
- Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs FAQ’s
- More Homemade Dog Treats
- Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
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It was John John’s second birthday last week, so of course I had to make a dog birthday cake! I wanted to make something different than last years Blueberry Peanut Butter Dog Cake, so I decided to make this dog birthday cake recipe with strawberries and zucchini from our farm box.
This Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs is an easy one bowl cake that you can mix up with just a spatula. I frost this with a mixture of plain Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries for a beautiful light pink “frosting” that’s good for dogs and they love it!
The best part about this dog birthday cake is that I made a matching human version so you can match with your dog! I was baking John John’s cake and then I was thinking, wait — I need a cake too! So I made an Eggless Strawberry Zucchini Cake for me (and my husband)! If you’re hosting a dog party, make this dog birthday cake for the pups and Eggless Strawberry Zucchini Cake for the humans!
If you want to learn more about cooking homemade dog food, be sure to check out our course How to Cook Homemade Dog Food (Vet-Approved, Balanced and Simple). In this course, you'll learn how to safely cook homemade food, which supplements to use, and more!
Ingredients
- Coconut Oil: Organic coconut oil is the fat in this cake, which is safe for dogs.
- Pumpkin: I love using pumpkin in cakes as it makes them incredibly fluffy, and it's no exception for this dog birthday cake!
- Coconut: A little organic unsweetened fine shredded coconut is used inside the cake for texture and flavor. Make sure you’re buying unsweetened coconut as sugar is harmful to dogs.
- Greek Yogurt: Make sure to use organic plain Greek yogurt, avoid all sweetened or flavored yogurt as those ingredients can be harmful to dogs.
- Strawberries: I use organic strawberries, be sure to de-stem them as the stems can cause upset stomach for your dog.
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Easy Substitutions
- If your dog is dairy free, you can frost with just plain peanut butter instead of Greek yogurt.
- You can also top this cake with our Dog Friendly Whipped Cream instead of yogurt!
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in the frosting.
- You can use also blueberries instead of strawberries if your dog prefers.
Tips for Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
- Make sure to use plain Greek yogurt as this is a dog safe yogurt. Avoid all added flavors and sugars.
- I make this in two 6-inch cake pans, but you can make this in one 8-inch or one 9-inch cake pan instead for a single layer cake. Just be sure to bake it a few minutes longer to ensure it's done.
- If you need an even larger cake, you can double the recipe and bake in two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans and bake it a few minutes longer.
How to Make Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 6-inch cake pan with parchment paper. To make the batter: In a large mixing bowl add the coconut oil, zucchini, pumpkin, and eggs.
- Mix together to combine completely and you have a uniform mixture.
- Add the all purpose flour, coconut, and baking powder.
- Mix to combine into a batter and ensure there are no bits of flour.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pans, about 12 ounces each. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the baking pans. (If you’re baking at high altitude, be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).
- To make the frosting: Add the Greek yogurt and strawberries to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Place one of the cake layers onto a plate and add half the frosting and spread evenly. Top with the second cake layer and add the remaining frosting and spread evenly. Add more strawberries on top. Top with birthday candle (optional).
How to Serve
- Cut small pieces for your dog and break it up so they can easily eat this cake.
- Break off small pieces and give to your dog like treats.
- You can add leftover crumbled cake on top of food as a food topper.
Dog Birthday Party Menu Ideas
- If you're serving a crowd, make our Homemade Carrot Pupcakes (Dog Cupcakes) to go with this dog birthday cake too!
- Mushroom Peanut Butter Dog Treats make great party favors or cookies for your dessert table!
- Don't forget the humans, make my matching Eggless Strawberry Zucchini Cake for the dog parents.
- Stock the snack table with other recipes that both humans and dogs can enjoy like Dog Friendly Sweet Potato Fries, dog safe fruits and veggies like strawberries, apples, celery, carrots, or broccoli. And, make my Organic Dill Dip With Sour Cream for the humans to dip veggies in!
John John hates birthday hats! If you read our post last year, Blueberry Peanut Butter Dog Cake, then you saw he does not want to wear hats. Well, this year was the same, haha!
Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs FAQ’s
Yes! While this is a dog cake it’s made up of ingredients that you can definitely eat too, it’s just lacking in sugar and salt. So, while you can eat it, you may not enjoy it as much as your dog does!
This frosting is made up of plain Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries which is safe for dogs. You could also do plain peanut butter as a frosting or even our Dog Friendly Whipped Cream recipe too!
Store extra in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Strawberry Zucchini Cake for Dogs
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk (or spatula)
- Blender
Ingredients
Batter
- 113 grams coconut oil (melted)
- 113 grams zucchini (finely grated)
- 113 grams pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 191 grams all purpose flour
- 57 grams unsweetened fine shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup strawberries (chopped)
Toppings
- 5 strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 6-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- To make the batter: In a large mixing bowl add the coconut oil, zucchini, pumpkin, and eggs.
- Mix together to combine completely and you have a uniform mixture.
- Add the all purpose flour, coconut, and baking powder.
- Mix to combine into a batter and ensure there are no bits of flour.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pans, about 12 ounces each.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the baking pans.
- To make the frosting: Add the Greek yogurt and strawberries to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
- Place one of the cake layers onto a plate and add half the frosting and spread evenly. Top with the second cake layer and add the remaining frosting and spread evenly.
- Add more strawberries on top. Top with birthday candle (optional).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- If your dog is dairy free, you can frost with just plain peanut butter instead of Greek yogurt.
- You can also top this cake with our Dog Friendly Whipped Cream instead of yogurt!
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in the frosting.
- You can use also blueberries instead of strawberries if your dog prefers.
- I make this in two 6-inch cake pans, but you can make this in one 8-inch or one 9-inch cake pan instead for a single layer cake. Just be sure to bake it a few minutes longer to ensure it's done.
- If you need an even larger cake, you can double the recipe and bake in two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans and bake it a few minutes longer.
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John John loves this cake so much!