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Mar 10, 2015

Peanut Butter Pupcakes

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Peanut Butter Pupcakes – your pup deserves a treat! Dog-friendly peanut butter carrot cupcakes with a peanut butter frosting and a bone on top!

Peanut Butter Pupcakes - your pup deserves a treat! Dog-friendly peanut butter carrot cupcakes with a peanut butter frosting and a bone on top!

In case you didn’t know, I’m kind of a crazy dog lady.

I mean, maybe.

Just a little.

Sometimes I look at my Instagram and think, “Omg, I’ve got to post some food or some mountains or SOMETHING before all my people unfollow me because of all the dog photos!”

It’s bad.

But anyway, Clementine turned 4 on Sunday which is CRAZY to me. How has 4 years passed already?!

We got her right after we moved to Colorado – I made my husband drive up to Black Forest to put a deposit on her before we even had a house! And I’d had her name picked out for literally years.

So for her birthday I made her some Peanut Butter Pupcakes because what pup doesn’t like homemade, dog-friendly cake for their birthday?

Peanut Butter Pupcakes - your pup deserves a treat! Dog-friendly peanut butter carrot cupcakes with a peanut butter frosting and a bone on top!

Ingredients To Make Pupcakes

  • Peanut Butter
  • Shredded Carrots
  • Flour
  • Baking soda
  • Vegetable oil
  • Honey 
  • Egg
  • Cream Cheese

How to Make Peanut Butter Pupcakes

These are really easy to make and you only need really simple ingredients. Peanut butter, flour, a little oil, an egg, shredded carrots, and honey! That all gets mixed together and then the pupcakes are baked just like a normal cupcake.

Once they are cool, you can pile them high with frosting your dog is going to love!

The frosting is just cream cheese and peanut butter. Super simple and of course your dog is going to love a frosting made with cream cheese and peanut butter.

I topped our pupcakes with cute little dog treats but you can put whatever you want on top of yours. 

I can’t really vouch for their taste but both dogs gobbled them up and they were a lot of fun to bake. Less stress when you’re baking for dogs, that’s for sure!

What Kind of Peanut Butter Can Dogs Have?

Peanut butter is a great source of healthy fat and protein for your dog (not to mention a treat that all dogs love!) but you do have to look out for one ingredient. 

Don’t buy peanut butter that has xylitol anywhere in the ingredient list! It is used as a sweetener in some peanut butters but you definitely want to avoid if it you’re sharing with your dog. It could really do a lot of harm to your pup.

I tend to just play it safe and only buy peanut butter that is made with just peanuts (meaning peanuts is the only ingredient in the ingredients list). I figure it’s best for the humans and dogs in my house. 

Peanut Butter Pupcakes - your pup deserves a treat! Dog-friendly peanut butter carrot cupcakes with a peanut butter frosting and a bone on top!

Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Pupcakes?

Yes! If you need to make Peanut Butter Pupcakes ahead of time, you can definitely freeze them.

Just the pupcakes themselves though – do not make the frosting ahead of time. Anything with cream cheese doesn’t defrost well and even though these are just for your pup, you still want the best for them. 

The pupcakes are fine in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost them on the counter for a couple hours or until they are no longer frozen in the center. 

Peanut Butter Pupcakes - your pup deserves a treat! Dog-friendly peanut butter carrot cupcakes with a peanut butter frosting and a bone on top!

More Homemade Dog Treats Recipes

  • Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream 
  • Homemade Chicken Jerky for Dogs 
  • Homemade Dog Breath Fresheners 
  • Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
  • Carrot, Peanut Butter, and Oats Dog Treats

 

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Yield: 6 pupcakes

Peanut Butter Pupcakes

Peanut Butter Pupcakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 egg

For the frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 6 small dog bones

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 6 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda until no clumps remain. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat peanut butter and vegetable oil with an electric mixer until smooth. Add in carrots, honey, and the egg and beat. Add flour mixture and beat until just combined. Divide the batter into the 6 prepared muffin cups.
  4. Bake for 22 - 25 minutes or until cooked through. Cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting:

  1. Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Top the cupcakes with a generous mound of frosting. Decorate with a dog bones.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 488Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 448mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 3gSugar: 19gProtein: 12g

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Comments

  1. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 6:34 am

    oh my gawd, Clementine is the cutest pup ever!! Happy birthday to Clementine! and girl, don’t even fret .. I think there are more dog lovers out there than food lovers. . love these pupcakes, so cute!

    Reply
  2. jenn Peas and Crayons says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Happy Belated Birthday Clementine!!!!! The chickpea and I want to snuggle her! <3 So cute!

    Reply
  3. Christie says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Oh so cute! My Lucy is on a grain free diet, but I know she would love this. Wish I could make it for her.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      Jul 12, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Christie it says flour so you could do anything without the grain

      Reply
      • Barb Davis says

        Oct 24, 2017 at 7:01 pm

        I have Celiac Disease and I bake everything gluten free. My dog is also gluten free. Just swap out the flour for Pillsbury gluten free flour. Im making these gluten free for my dogs birthday next week.

        Reply
  4. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 7:09 am

    These are so stinkin’ cute! I love the addition of the dog biscuit. I know what I’ll be making for my dog’s birthdays from now on.

    Reply
  5. Deanna McK says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Now, that was a clever idea!! What a good “mommy” you are! My dog, Mitzi, loved, loved peanut butter so I know she would have loved these!

    Reply
  6. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Aww, Clementine is such a cutie! I’m such a pet person with three dogs and a cat myself so I love seeing sweet fur baby photos!
    Such a cute pupcake! Can’t wait to make for my pups!

    Reply
  7. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Crazy dog ladies unite!! I’m with you there. :o) My two doxies would LOVE these. And let’s face it–given the recipe, there is certainly nothing in there that I wouldn’t enjoy, too! Looking forward to giving them a try for my four-legged children!

    Reply
    • Liberetta says

      Mar 02, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      You know what Dee Dee, I made these heavenly cup cakes for a friends dog, but I must say…My Husband and I did eat one and we both thought they were delicious.
      P.S. my friends dog liked them too!

      Reply
  8. Shanna @ pineapple and coconut says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Ahh these are so cute! My kids decided that Valentine’s day was our dog’s 1st birthday ( we rescued him from a shelter at around 6 months old) and they wanted to make cupcakes for him. I found a basic peanut butter pupcake recipe and added on a heart shaped dog bone on top of the peanut butter frosting. He loved them and now my kids want me to make them for him all the time. ha ha. I will have to make your recipe for him next year!

    Reply
  9. kita says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Yeaaaah but I love the pics of your pups, so keep being crazy. And Im sure mine would love these little pupcakes too! (dear god, I can see crumbs everywhere)

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Oh my word! This is so much fun, what a great recipe!!!

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    From one crazy dog lady to another I LOVE the puppy pics- and Clementine is adorable!! My pups will love these cakes

    Reply
  12. Karly says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    OK, these.are.adorable! Love it!

    Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    I saw the words “crazy dog lady” in the sidebar then I saw these “cupcakes”….GOLD!! I am obsessed with my dog (a giant 40kg/80lb golden retriever), so much to the point that I get eye rolls from my family when I say the words “Look, isn’t he cuuuuttteee…..”

    So it goes without saying that I will be making these for him. I regularly making dig biscuits but I have NEVER made pupcakes! I love these!! Much cuter than the ground beef cake I made him for his birthday…(have you ever had problems with a kid eating these accidentally!! Or a grown up? I would probably swipe one!)

    Reply
  14. Catherine says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Dear Amanda, I absolutely love this. What a special recipe…I must make this for my little one. I have been wanting to start making him homemade treats. Pinning for later. Thank you for sharing this post. xo, Catherine

    Reply
  15. Amy @Very Culinary says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    I adore your IG feed…and I love this post. AND? I miss Ebi and Ginger in my soul, but I think I’m ready for another. Unfortunately, I can’t get Paul on the same page. He says, “I can’t go through watching you cry for an entire year again. It was crushing to me.” So, that’s where I’m at. I will live vicariously through you, Clem, and Penelope. For now.

    Reply
  16. Mary Ellen says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    I need to make these for my girls! They would love them….

    Reply
  17. Krystle (Baking Beauty) says

    Mar 10, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Clementine is SO adorable! Just had my 4 year Puppyversary with my dog. -virtual nose sniff-

    Reply
  18. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    Mar 11, 2015 at 6:19 am

    Don’t stop posting all the dog pictures because I LOVE them! You have the most beautiful dogs ever!! Plus I have to live vicariously through you until we can finally get a dog. And this is so cute of you to make them pupcakes what the perfect thing to celebrate Clementine’s birthday!! Happy birthday to her!

    Reply
  19. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    Mar 11, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    I’ve always wanted to do this but stupid Kemper has too many allergies.
    The cutest pupcakes!!!

    Reply
  20. Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) says

    Mar 14, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Love it! Happy birthday to your adorable pup! Hope you have many, many happy years with her!

    Reply
  21. [email protected] says

    Mar 21, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Got distracted by the tortilla soup, actually came back to let you know that I sent this recipe to my friend who is as dog mad as I am. Her pound rescue dog turned 3 and though she NEVER bakes, she made this for Alice!! She served her kangaroo sausages for her main and these cupcakes for dessert. SO CUTE!!

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    Jun 19, 2016 at 12:01 am

    Love this recipe. I made mini pupcakes for my Blondie’s Barkday tomorrow. She’ll be 7 years old. Thanks.

    Reply
    • amanda says

      Jun 20, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Yay! So happy to hear that! Happy birthday to your girl! :)

      Reply
  23. Vanessa says

    Nov 12, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?

    Reply
  24. Ashley Galindo says

    May 28, 2020 at 12:07 am

    Making these for my pup tomorrow! Can I use coconut flour instead of whole wheat?

    Reply

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