Dundee baker Leanne Simpson, 23, makes celebrations cakes and bakes for dogs, inspired by her love for her sister’s pup. “My sister got a wee dog in lockdown,” explains Leanne. “And when she turned one, I just wanted to make her a little birthday cake.
“She’s my favourite part of the family. We’re best friends. “I wanted to treat her on her birthday.
So I started looking into what’s good for dogs and tried a few different recipes.” It flourished from there, and now Leanne has her own baking business in Dundee. Leanne, who previously worked at dog kennels, is delighted to be able to combine her love for dogs with her business, Get Stuffed with Leanne.
She makes a range of cakes and cookies especially for our furry friends, which are just as popular as her human bakes. “Now,” continues Leanne, “I do dog birthday cakes, dog doughnuts and cookies. “I love seeing everyone’s pets enjoying them so much!” Leanne says her sales are 50/50 human treats and .
Her dog cookies and cakes are all safe to eat for us humans too, should anyone wish to. “In the normal cookie,” she explains, “I put eggs, plain flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract and chocolate chips. “And in the dog one, I put in 100% peanut butter, egg, wholemeal flour, dog-safe chocolate on the top.
” There is also a specific reason behind the name of Leanne’s baking business, Get Stuffed with Leanne. Stuffed is exactly how she does her cookies – filled to the brim w.