Our wild and crazy pup Elvis turned one this month! Naturally, we had to celebrate with a doggie party filled with music, toys, treats, and a special dog friendly birthday cake made with his favorites, bananas and peanut butter (just like the real Elvis too!). This cake is easy to throw together and looks too cute topped with mini bone treats on top! You can frost with regular creamy peanut butter (I like Jif, just make sure no Xylitol in the ingredients) or make a creamier topping with plain yogurt and pb.

Elvis loved it and it was plenty big enough to slice up share with his brother Cooper! 

Scroll down for the recipe and photos.

Peanut Butter Banana Pupcake 

1 ripe large banana, mashed

2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (I like Jif, be sure to check for no Xylitol)

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 egg

1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats

1/2 tsp baking powder

Frosting:

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup plain yogurt, optional -see notes

1/4 cup mini Milkbone dog treats, for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat  350 degrees.
2. Add all cake ingredients to a large bowl.
3. Mix everything together with a rubber spatula until well combined. 
4. Press into a greased large ramekin or small round baking dish.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and solid.
6. Let cool then remove to a plate to frost (optional). 
7. Prepare your frosting or just use peanut butter. Spread on the top and sides of the cake in a thick layer.
8. Decorate the top and sides of the cake with bone shaped dog treats. 
9. Serve whole or in slices to your happy pup(s)!

Peel a large ripe banana then mash with a fork until smooth.

Add all cake ingredients to a large bowl. 

My little helper Ava loves to bake with me!

I use peanut butter in both the cake and frosting. I like creamy JIF brand.

Any brand will work as long as it has no Xylitol sweetener which is poisonous to dogs. 

Mix everything together with a rubber spatula until well combined. 

Press into a greased large ramekin or small round baking dish.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and solid.

Let cool then remove to a plate to frost (optional). 

I frosted our cake with just peanut butter but you could also do a mix of peanut butter and plain yogurt as a frosting. 

Add frosting in a thick layer on top and sides.

How cute are these mini Milkbone dog treats?!

Decorate the top and sides of the cake with bone shaped dog treats. 

How cute is the final product?

We found a cake shaped dog cookie and stuffed cake toy for him too!

Elvis had to sniff it and make sure it was a treat first. 

He loved those treats on top…and all that peanut butter!

Ready to dig in!

Serve whole or in slices to your happy pup(s)!

Big brother, always there to help you finish your dessert!

Happy 1st birthday Elvis!

Follow along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elvishoodthedog/

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Lucky Dog Lobster and Potato Hash with Hollandaise

Lobster Roll 

 

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Lobster Thermidor

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 whole lobsters 1 pound each
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp whipped cream cheese
• 4 large mushrooms diced
• ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp paprika
• Lemon and parsley garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Steam lobsters then split shells and scoop out lobster meat.
• Clean shells and rinse.
• Cut lobster meat into small pieces.
• Melt butter in sauce pan and whisk in flour and salt.
• Then add cream cheese and mix well. Remove from heat.
• Add mushrooms and lobster meat.
• Spoon into shells. Top with cheese and paprika.
• Place on baking sheet and cook for 8 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

You can have your lobster’s steamed at the store or steam them fresh at home.

 

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Peanut Butter Dog Cookies

This recipe made about 50 of my small and medium sized cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup water

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• Add eggs and peanut butter and mix well.
• Next add oil and water until smooth.
• Cover bowl and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
• Roll dough out onto a floured surface to about ½ inch thick.
• Cut into desired shapes.
• Place on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. The cookies will be light brown and very hard!
• Let cool and serve or wrap up as gifts.

Over the years I’ve collected cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes.
I have about 10 dog themed cookie cutters that include a dog house,
 a dog bone, a small heart, a fire hydrant, and different dog breeds
(including a beagle, of course!)
My favorite place to buy cooking cutters: Sur La Table cooking store!
http://www.surlatable.com/

 

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Overstuffed Maine Lobster Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 steamed Maine Lobsters cooled and claw and tail meat removed to a bowl
• 2 large hot dog buns
• 1 tbsp chopped chives plus more for garnish
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 pinch paprika
• melted butter for toasting
• lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

• Start by mixing up the freshly cooked, slightly cooled lobster.
• Add to a bowl with mayo, chives, paprika, and lemon juice.
• Toss lightly to coat. Place in the fridge to chill.
• Butter the hot dog buns and toast in a skillet until golden.
• Fill the warm buns generously with the chilled lobster mixture, mounding on the top.
• Serve immediately, garnished with additional chives and with lemon wedges on the side.

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