This month’s pupcake recipe is all about mixing it up. I love chocolate, and I never go a day without it. However, chocolate is toxic for dogs, which means I keep Sugar far away from it. But carob is a chocolate loving dog mom’s dream. I can remix some of my favorite chocolate recipes into a dog-friendly dessert for Sugar. So, allow me to introduce you to one of them; Carob Raspberry Pupcakes.
WHY WE LOVE THESE PUPCAKES
It’s the carob for me (and Sugar). The carob gives Sugar a chance to indulge in the chocolate experience without the actual chocolate. It also has a sweet aroma, which makes it perfect for the holiday season. The raspberries add a nice twist because they add a vibrant pop of color to your dog’s holiday treat.
WHEN TO BAKE THESE PUPCAKES
I’d love a good cup of hot cocoa during the holiday season. Any other holiday hot cocoa sippers out there? These Carob Raspberry Pupcakes are a cute alternative for your dog to snack on while you sip on your hot cocoa. The raspberries give a nice holiday red pop of color to match those holiday pajamas you’re lounging around in.
BAKING BARKFIRMATION
“Mix it up!” Baking pupcakes has taught me that it can be fun to mix things up every once and awhile. Don’t be afraid to put your own twist on a recipe. It’s very easy to get so focused on our responsibilities, that it can become how we define ourselves. But we’re so much more. So, take time to mix things up, take on new adventures, and change up your routine when you can. It gives us a chance to experience new things and learn more about ourselves.
WHERE TO GET THE CAROB RASPBERRY PUPCAKE RECIPE
Look no further that this page. The recipe for these Carob Raspberry Pupcakes is below.
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Yields
- 8 – 10 Mini Pupcakes
Ingredients
Carob Raspberry Pupcakes
- 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Carob Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 1/4 Cup Diced Raspberries
- 1 Egg
Carob “Buttercream” Frosting
- 1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Unsalted with no added sugars)
- 6 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons Carob Powder
- 16 to 20 Raspberries for Garnish (Optional)
Instructions
For Carob Raspberry Pupcakes
- 1Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 8 – 10 1.75-inch mini-muffin pan with paper bake cups and set aside.
- 2In small bowl mix together, flour, baking powder, and carob powder. Set aside.
- 3In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, yogurt, water, diced raspberries, and egg. Beat on medium speed about 2 minutes or until combined.
- 4Add dry ingredients into the mixture and blend for approximately 2 minutes until well mixed.
- 5Fill each cupcake liner with 1 tablespoon of pupcake mix.
- 6Bake pupcakes for 13 – 15 minutes. Pupcakes are done when you can stick a toothpick into the cake, and it comes out clean. The top of the pupcake should also be firm. If pupcakes aren’t done after 13 – 15 minutes, let them bake for another 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
- 7Pipe or spread carob “buttercream” frosting on each pupcake.
- 8Add 2 raspberries to each pupcake for garnish (optional).
For Carob “Buttercream” Frosting
- 1In a large mixing bowl beat carob powder, yogurt, and peanut butter together on medium speed. Mix until creamy.
- 2Pipe or spread carob “buttercream” frosting on each pupcake.
- 3Add 2 raspberries to each pupcake for garnish (optional).
Notes
Pupcake Sugar in no way provides any warranty, express or implied, relating to any recipes on this website. The recipes are based on Sugar’s personal experiences with them. Please be aware that your pup may have allergies or other conditions that may make the recipes not suitable for their lifestyle— consult with your vet as needed or roll with your judgment as the pet parent in charge. Pupcake Sugar is not liable for upset tummies or any other outcomes of experimenting with our recipes on this site.
