Bacon Pupcakes

I'm back today, as promised, to share the Birthday Bacon Pupcake recipe with you that has become traditional doggie birthday fare around our house. You can edit the recipe slightly based on what your dog likes (or what you have around the house) because this is one recipe that always turns out great. I have yet to have any dog turn his nose up at these homemade goodies!

You'll need:

1 1/2 cup flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup olive oil

3 eggs

1/4 cup shredded cheese

5 slices of bacon-cooked

1 jar baby food (I used chicken & vegetables)

Start by mixing all the dry ingredients together gently with a spoon before adding melted butter, oil, babyfood, and eggs. I always cook the bacon fully in the microwave, and then crumble it into the batter. 

As you probably saw in Bears birthday post, I used baking cups to make the pupcakes in because it helps to reduce any potential messes. Just like "normal" pupcakes, you'd want to fill these about 2/3 full. Bake at 325 degrees for 22 minutes and allow to cool.

Dogs will love these pupcakes with frosting or without. If you go the frosting route, use whatever your dog likes. My top choices are: yogurt, cottage cheese, and gravy all of which have gone over extremely well.

How do you guys celebrate your dogs' "big day"? Do you host a pup birthday party at the dog park?
Does anyone make their dogs a full-fleged birthday cake each year? We'd love to hear from you, bark back!