Question

Can chocolate cake kill dogs?

Answer 1

How much chocolate can kill a dog? Rodrigo weighs 70 pounds, he ate what amounts to a cup (or 8 ounces) of chocolate cake.

The article I found went on to say that 20 ounces of milk chocolate, 10 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, and 2.25 ounces of baking chocolate can potentially kill a 22 pound dog.

Answer 2

Can dogs eat chocolate cake? In short, no. Chocolate cake contains a number of ingredients that are bad for dogs  including cocoa powder and sugar. Cocoa powder, in particular, is particularly toxic as it contains high levels of theobromine.