Happy Birthday Buckaroo
Just when all of you think I’m perfectly sane, I go out and bake a cake for my dog. This is a special day for Rocky, our 2nd born. He is a rescue, and since we don’t know his actual birthday, we celebrate the day we adopted him… two years ago today. He’s been a bit of a problem pooch as he has some slight behavior issues… I refer to him as five pounds of raw aggression. However, once he gets to know you, this little guy doles out big buckets o’ love. That’s how he got the nickname Bucky, but he also answers to Rocky and Stinkster.
This is not just a boring cake, but a savory one flavored with pureed chicken and… yes… that’s real bacon lining the sides. Carrots add sweetness and a nice fleck of color. The frosting is simply yogurt and cottage cheese pureed with a dab of swiss cheese (for extra stinky factor) and cake crumbs to make it stiff enough to be spreadable. The candles were Pupperonis cut in half. Good stuff. I’d almost eat it… ehhhh almost.
All Natural Ingredients list: Vegetable oil, eggs, chicken, flour, baking powder, carrots, low-sodium bacon, cottage cheese, yogurt, swiss cheese.
Before they got to eat the cake, the dogs had already worked themselves into a lather… its not often we have real bacon at home. I kept thinking of that obnoxious commercial for dog treats where the dog is yelling bacon, BACON, BACON!!!! The poor dogs were practically drooling with anticipation before I let them eat the cake. They both got a teensy slice of cake which they ate with a vengeance.
Also, a quick plug for Petfinder.com, where we found Rocky. I’m a big advocate of pet rescue and have rescued both of my dogs. If you’re looking for a four legged addition to your family, please consider rescuing an animal before going to a pet store. There are so many loving pets out there that need homes!
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It looks sooo wonderful, very creative. Candance you are a simply delightful mommy! -A
Hi Candace, I absolutely love your blog - your photos are awesome!
I just added you to my reader and when I saw the photos of your cake I thought - OMG! That looks really good. Then I saw the bacon on the side and thought, well it’s different, and then I burst out laughing as I saw the dogs scarfing it down!
It’s brilliant!
awww, that’s beautiful!! happy birthday rocky. :)
Wont think you are insane at all. I make my dog a cake too. And we even celebrate her 1/2 birthday because her birthday is the day before our wedding anniversary and often gets looked over.
What fun…happy b’day to your pup.
Give a kiss to Rocky from us, happy B.D.!
Maybe to the photograph too…
wow !happy birthday rocky!you are the best “doggymama” !congrats!
If my dog sees this, there will be no peace at the house!! Happy birthday Bucky!
Those dogs look as happy as can be, and the cake looks beautiful - I’m glad I found your site!
Lucky dog!!!!!!
Well, I think that what you did is a beautiful thing and a labor of love. :)
I love Petfinder.com. That’s how I got my two cats (this past January). It’s a lovely cake :-)
I meant to post the other day and forgot. . . that cake is too cute! I’m positive Sushi and Rocky thank their lucky stars for having such a great Momma :) Oh, and Papa too!
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Happy Birthday, Rocky! How cute!!!! Those puppies are lucky to have such a good mommy!
I was wondering if you’re willing to share your recipe for this. I made my dog a cake for his birthday last year (from a recipe I found on dogster.com) and it looks nothing like this.
Thanks so much!