Homemade Doggie Cupcakes (Pup Cakes)
These homemade doggie cupcakes (pup cakes) are an easy, dog-safe treat made with peanut butter, pumpkin, and Greek yogurt. Perfect for dog birthdays, gotcha days, or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 MINS
- Cook Time: 40 MINS
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 DOG CUPCAKES 1x
- Category: BAKING, DESSERT | CUPCAKES
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: PET FRIENDLY
Ingredients
Dog Cupcakes
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½ cup whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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⅓ cup canola oil
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 large egg
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (xylitol-free)
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
Frosting
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2 ounces cream cheese
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2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
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2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon flour (optional, to thicken)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a cupcake pan or line with silicone liners.
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In a mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
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Add oil, applesauce, egg, Greek yogurt, honey, and peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
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Divide batter evenly into the cupcake pan.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
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Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, pumpkin, Greek yogurt, honey, and flour until smooth.
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Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
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Always use xylitol-free peanut butter.
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Serve as an occasional treat, not a daily snack.
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For small dogs, serve half a cupcake.
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Unfrosted cupcakes freeze well for up to 2 months.