Frosted Peanut Butter Carrot Cake
1 box (about 18 ounces) carrot cake mix
1 can (about 16 ounces) fruit cocktail, in light syrup if possible
1 can (about 16 ounces) cut sweet potatoes
1/3 cup crushed or powdered cuttlebone
1/2 cup shredded or flaked coconut
1/2 cup raisins
peanut butter, as needed
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, or the temperature specified on
the box of carrot cake mix.
2. Prepare the carrot cake mix according to the directions on the
box, except: Use an extra egg than the box calls for. Use 4 eggs,
if the box calls for 3. If it calls for 2 eggs, use 3. For a single
egg, use 2. Also, use an equal amount of the syrup from the fruit
cocktail and sweet potatoes to substitute for the oil called for on
the box.
3. Discard any remaining syrup from the fruit cocktail and sweet
potatoes. Add these fruits and vegetables to a blender and blend on
a high speed until thoroughly pureed. If necessary, stop and stir
the mixture, or scrape down the sides to ensure a more even mixture.
4. Once the carrot cake mix has been prepared, add the fruit puree
to the batter. Add the cuttlebone as well, and then mix everything
together with the electric mixer until the ingredients are completely
incorporated into the mix.
5. Fold in the coconut and raisins into the batter, and stir them in
by hand until they are completely and consistently mixed into the
batter.
6. Prepare either a round cake pan or a 9" x 13" cake pan, by
greasing it with either margarine or oil. Or, lightly mist the cake
pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place the cake into the preheated
oven, and bake it according to the box directions. Or, bake for
about 30-40 minutes, watching the cake carefully. The cake is
finished cooking when it is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted
into the center comes out clean.
7. Once the cake is finished cooking, remove it from the over.
Allow it to cool slightly, until it is safe to handle. Then, when
the cake is still warm, remove it from the pan, if desired. Frost
the cake with a thin layer of peanut butter, and sprinkle lightly
with extra coconut. Slice into an appropriate size for your pet, and
serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the
refrigerator. The cake can be frozen as well. Makes 1 full-size
cake.
Suitable for: All Birds.
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