Description

These dog-friendly cupcakes are a wholesome and tasty treat made with natural ingredients like ripe bananas, peanut butter, and honey. Perfectly sized for your furry friend, they are topped with a creamy potato-based frosting and decorated with dog bone biscuits for an extra special touch. A healthy, homemade snack that your dog will love!

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

2 ripe bananas (150g/5oz after peeling, ~2/3 cup mashed)
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or creamy)
1/3 cup honey
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose/plain OR wholewheat/wholemeal)
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup oil (vegetable, canola, peanut or olive oil)
3/4 cup water

Frosting Ingredients

500g / 1lb potatoes (peeled and cut into 2 cm/1″ pieces)
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt (any unsweetened type) OR sour cream
2 – 4 tbsp water

Decoration

12 small dog bone biscuits (optional)

Instructions

Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and ease removal.
Mash the bananas: Place the peeled ripe bananas into a bowl and mash thoroughly with a potato masher until you achieve a smooth consistency with minimal lumps.
Mix wet ingredients: Add the peanut butter, honey, and eggs to the mashed bananas. Whisk these ingredients together well until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Add dry ingredients and oil: Stir in the flour, baking powder, oil, and water. Continue whisking until all ingredients are fully combined and the batter is smooth and slightly runny.
Fill muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
Bake the cupcakes: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 22 minutes. The cupcakes are done when the tops turn golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool cupcakes: Transfer the baked cupcakes to a cooling rack and let them cool completely for about 30 minutes before frosting them.
Prepare the frosting – cook potatoes: Put the peeled and chopped potatoes into a large pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very soft and beginning to crumble on the edges.
Make frosting: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the empty pot. Add the plain yogurt, honey, and start with 2 tablespoons of water. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture for 1 minute on speed 3, then increase to speed 5 and beat for another minute until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Add more water if necessary to achieve a soft, spreadable consistency similar to conventional frosting.
Pipe and decorate: Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a 1.5 cm (3/5 inch) round nozzle. Pipe swirls onto each cooled cupcake. Optionally, top each cupcake with a small dog bone biscuit for decoration and extra crunch.

Notes

Note 1: Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt to keep it healthy for dogs.
Note 2: You can substitute plain all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients.
Note 3: If you want different frosting textures, other piping nozzles can be used depending on your preference.
Ensure all ingredients used are safe for dogs, avoiding any toxic additives such as xylitol in peanut butter.
These cupcakes are treats and should be given in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes (cupcakes) + 20 minutes (potatoes for frosting)
Category: Dog Treats, Snacks
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Pet-Friendly

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

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