This is one of our favorite pictures of Chloe when she was younger. We call it her "Senior Picture" because she is posing with her sports equipment, just like a high senior.
She picked me out right away when we first met. When I brought her home, her tiny collar was too big for her little neck. She was scared to leave the patio; she cried at night and I held her in my arms. She is a friend, a playmate, a kisser of boo-boos, and a healer of sad hearts. She is thrilled to see us everyday when we come home, she is patient when we are busy, and she is excellent at taking naps.
To show Chloe how much we love her, I baked her a very special cake. The primary flavor is peanut butter - her favorite. There are also some carrots for vitamins, honey for sweetness, and vanilla for flavor. (Any person would love to eat this cake, I am sure!) The warm peanut butter smell took over our entire kitchen and smelled so amazing.
Chloe's Peanut Butter Carrot Cake
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat
1 t baking soda
1/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 c shredded carrots
1 t vanilla
1/3 cup honey
1 egg
Directions
Mix flour and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until the batter is moistened. Pour the batter into the cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove cake from pan and cool on a wire rack.
Serving Suggestions
- Place the cake in the dog bowl and watch their tails wag!
- Cut into wedges and serve a little each day as a treat
- Cut a small piece and serve with a cup of Frosty Paws
- Use a large round cookie cutter to cut circles out of the cake, thus making smaller "Pupcakes"
- Drizzle plain yogurt on top for the "icing" and garnish with diced bell peppers or tomatoes
Another reason why we love Chloe so much...she loves us! Here she is giving Andrew a big ol' kiss when he was just a little guy. Happy birthday Chloe!
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