Perfect for when mom is doing the laundry.

Every few weeks, mom pulls out all of her dirty clothes, separates them into a few different piles, and washes them. Although my mom sees this as just another chore, I find it quite entertaining. All those piles of clothes on the floor. It’s so hard not to jump in one and roll around.

Sometimes I swipe a sock from the pile. But somehow, I always get caught. I LOVE socks by the way. However, this week’s laundry day was a bit different.

Instead of watching mom separate clothes, I got to sample this yummy carrot cake pupcake with cream cheese frosting.

And if there’s one thing that can get my attention, it’s a tasty little treat straight from the oven. I mean, just look at these beauties. I’ll take these pupcakes over a sock any day.

Now, I want to hear from you.

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Ingredients

For Carrot Cake Pupcake

• ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• ⅓ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 2 Tablespoons Shredded Carrots
• 1 Egg

For Cream Cheese Frosting

• ¼ Cup Cream Cheese
• ⅓ Cup Plain Yogurt
• ¼ Cup 100% Pure Cornstarch

Instructions

Yields: 8 – 10 Mini Pupcakes

For Carrot Cake Pupcake

1. Preheat oven to 350° Line 8 – 10 1.75” inch mini-muffin pan with paper bake cups and set aside.
2. In small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, applesauce, carrots, and egg. Beat on medium speed until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients into the mixture and blend until mixed.
5. Fill each cupcake liner with 1 tablespoon of cupcake mix and bake for 12 minutes. Cupcakes are done when you can stick a toothpick into the cake and it comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
6. Spread or pipe cream cheese frosting on the pupcake.

For Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and yogurt together on medium speed. Mix until smooth.
2. Gradually add in cornstarch. Beat on high until creamy. Frosting should have the consistency of whipped cream.

Notes

• For garnish, you can add a few pieces of shredded carrots and ground flaxseed to the top of the frosted pupcake.
• This recipe is for a fun treat ONLY. It should not replace your dog’s regular meals. Please consult with your vet on the best plan for your dog’s diet.