These homemade doggy cupcakes, a.k.a. pup-cakes are so simple to pull together!
One mixing bowl, a cupcake tin, 50 minutes of your time, and you’re on your way. I totally wish I had this adorable bone-shaped cupcake pan that Norene from Party Pinching used in her recipe but life goes on. And the dog’s don’t mind, trust me.
Technically you could eat these! They are just a lot less sweet than you’re probably used to in a so-called cupcake.
*Update: I tasted them. Save them for the dogs. Eat these Apple Pie Caramel Apples as a treat for yourself instead.
The thing I love about making homemade dog treat recipes is that you KNOW what goes into them.
Sometimes I think the dog eats better than I do…actually I take that back. Yes, the dog definitely eats better than I do.
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cups apple sauce (I used Mott's Natural)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 4 Tbsp honey
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 apple)
- 6 oz. Vanilla CANDIQUIK Coating
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl mix water, apple sauce, vanilla, egg, and honey together with a whisk.
- Combine whole wheat flour and baking powder and stir into wet ingredients.
- Fold in chopped apples.
- Spoon mixture into greased muffin tins.
- Bake for 35 minutes; let cool.
- Melt CANDIQUIK according to package directions.
- Pour CANDIQUIK into a piping bag (or plastic bag with one corner snipped off) and pipe on designs.
So who’s going to be devouring these? This cute little face below…my Lola girl. She’s also going to share with all of the office dogs, but don’t tell her that.
If you have a donut pan, you can also make them into fun donut (or bagel) shapes!
Here is a cute printable if you are going to be giving these as a gift or selling them! (Simply click on the image below and print onto cardstock paper or use this PDF: Printable PDF – Apple Crunch Pupcakes)
If you like these, check out my popular recipe for: Homemade Pumpkin Dog Biscuits HERE
Not for pups…but equally adorable, Peanut Butter Pups
Linked to: Pin in Thursday, Thursday’s Treasures, Kitchen Fun w/ my 3 Sons
Elise @ Paint Chips & Frosting says
These are seriously adorable!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thank you so much, Elise!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
How cute are these?!?!?!?
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
thank you, Ashley!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Oh my goodness these are adorable! And I LOVE the fact that you tested them out
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Haha, I just had to! Curiosity was killing me
The Partiologist says
I don’t have a dog, other than my ceramic one, but I would totally eat those myself!! They look and sound delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These are just TOO cute Sarah! I have to make these for my Aunt – she’ll go nuts for these!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thanks, Trish! Your Aunt’s dogs will love them!
Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life says
Such a sweet puppy you have!! And so are they pup-cakes!!
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thank you! She’s my baby :).
Christie - Food Done Light says
My daughter would adore these especially with the dog bone on it. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures. These will be a feature
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Christie – thank you so much!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons says
Such a cute puppy & pupcakes…love them!:)
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Thank you so much, Jill!
Pam says
I like the idea and recipe. I have a question, what is candiquick coating? I’m sure I have seen it before but just didn’t know it.
Sarah @ Miss Candiquik says
Hi Pam, thanks for the comment. Candiquik is a compound coating or candy coating (similar to an almond bark – only naturally flavored and higher quality). Coatings are what is typically used to dip gourmet dog biscuits. Candiquik can be found at Target/Walmart and many other grocery stores. Hope this helps!
cassandra says
I didn’t know dogs could have candiquick…I made these but my sister-in-law made me stop and think about the frosting part….
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
Hi Cassandra,
There is no cocoa powder or cocoa liqueurs in the vanilla CandiQuik coating. Vanilla coating is even what gourmet dog treat companies use to dip their treats in. Of course, break off the treats and give in moderation and if you have any specific diet concerns with your dogs, please consult your veterinarian. Thanks for asking!
cassandra says
Thank you, I learned something new today….my doxies really enjoy your recipes. Now they will enjoy them even more with the frosting…have a great weekend!
Angelina says
How long do these last? I just made some and was wondering:)
Miss CandiQuik says
Hi Angelina- These should be good in an airtight container for up to a week! I hope your pup likes them!