Cake is a baked dessert made from flour, sugar, eggs, and fat, often frosted and served at celebrations. It is high in sugar and fat and may include ingredients such as chocolate, raisins, or sweeteners that are unsafe for pets, and it is not a pet food ingredient. Avoid feeding cake and keep slices and frosting out of reach.
Cakes come as layer cakes, sheet cakes, cupcakes, bundt cakes, and pound cakes. Frostings include buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped toppings. Fillings can be jam, custard, or fruit. Store-bought cakes often add sprinkles, candy pieces, or flavored syrups.
Cake is often left on counters or party tables, so crumbs and frosting are easy to access. Sugar-free cakes may use xylitol or other sugar alcohols. Chocolate, coffee, and some dried fruits are common add-ins. Decorative toppers may be plastic or paper, so keep them away from pets.
Cake mixes come as boxed powders with frosting tubs and sprinkle packs. Many mixes include flavorings like cocoa, coffee, or citrus oils. Birthday candles, skewers, and plastic picks are common on top. Keep wrappers and candles out of reach.
