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Doggie Cupcakes

A tasty treat for your dogs that is vegetarian and gluten free. Add meat such as bacon if you like.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine canine

Ingredients
  

  • 3 # peeled sweet potatoes
  • 8 ounces peeled carrots
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups corn flour or another gluten free flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 t baking soda
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup cream cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cut Sweet potatoes and carrots into one inch chunks. Boil the sweet potatoes and carrots in separate pots as they cook at different rates.
  • When soft, puree in a food processor until smooth.
  • Melt the coconut oil on the stove or in the microwave and add in.
  • Add the eggs one at a time
  • add the peanut butter, honey and salt
  • Mix the flour and baking soda in a separate bowl
  • Transfer to a mixer with a paddle attachment and slowly add the flour and baking soda until it is well incorporated.
  • Spray an 8 or 9 inch cake pan with pan spray and dust with flour, shaking and turning to get an even coating to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • spread the batter evenly in the pan and either smooth the top or make a pattern.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes. Turn it and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Check the consistency by sticking a toothpick in. If it comes out clean, it is done. If the batter is too moist it will still stick. Give it more time if it is not done.
  • Remove from the oven when done. Let it rest for a couple minutes. Then, pop out onto a cooling rack.
  • In the meantime, you can make the frosting by combining equal amounts of peanut butter and cream cheese. This can be done in a mixer or food processor or by hand.
  • When the cake is cool, frost with the peanut butter cream cheese mixture. I like to pipe it on with a star tip in a pastry bag.
  • You can do a whole cake or make mini cupcakes.
  • Ask your dog to do a special trick and allow them to Enjoy! Happy Birthday!

Notes

This is a gluten free version of a cake that our dogs absolutely love. Some dogs can be finicky, and want a meaty flavor. You can add cooked bacon by folding in the bacon and the fat and even decorating with bacon pieces.
I like to make mini cupcakes. They cook quicker and make a more bite sized treat.
With a little modification this is actually a decent cake for human consumption. You could even tweak it to make a vegan version substituting the eggs and cheese.