Pupcakes!

It is Hadley's first birthday! 

I honestly don't know how people do it...you know, not have a dog.  Getting Hadley was unexpected, irresponsible and one of the best decisions we have made since being married. I swear this dog is my zen. Morning coffee, walks, and car rides are all better with my abnormally petite bodied, huge tongued, touchy feely, big baby boxer. I just love this dog. As much as I swore the day would never come that I would be my mother {the crazy dog lady} the day has arrived and I am embracing it whole heartedly. 

I mean come on guys...look at that face!

In honor of this pup's birthday, I trialed the Bowser's Birthday Cupcake Recipe from The Healthy Hound Cookbook. They definitely weren't my normal cupcakes but birthday girl had no complaints! Next time, I'm thinking I might add applesauce or shredded carrots to the batter.

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Pupcakes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

¼ cup peanut butter

¼ cup Pumpkin Purée (not pie filling)

1 teaspoon baking soda

4 tablespoons (¼ cup) butter, melted

½ cup water

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 6 cupcake tins with baking wrappers.
2. In a large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
3. Divide mixture into cupcake tins. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Pupcake Frosting

4 oz. cream cheese

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

2 tablespoons peanut butter

Mix on medium speed until well mixed. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

I used shredded carrots to garnish the top!

Happy Birthday little pup! Thank you for bringing so much joy to us this year! Cheers to puppy love!