Cute Monkey Cake

Cute Monkey Cake
215 min.
14
463kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to impress your friends and family with a delightful dessert that’s as adorable as it is delicious? Introducing the Cute Monkey Cake, a whimsical treat that will bring smiles to faces of all ages! Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any celebration, this cake is not just a feast for the eyes but also a scrumptious delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

With its rich chocolate frosting and playful design, this cake features a charming monkey face that’s sure to be the star of the dessert table. The combination of fluffy yellow cake and creamy frostings creates a mouthwatering experience that balances sweetness with a hint of nostalgia. Plus, the addition of candy-coated chocolates adds a fun touch that kids will love!

What’s more, this recipe is easy to follow, making it perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. In just over three hours, you can create a stunning centerpiece that not only tastes amazing but also showcases your creativity in the kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a cake that’s as cute as a monkey and delicious enough to make everyone go bananas!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 oz decorating gel 
  •  m&m candies 
  • containers chocolate frosting 
  • 0.5 container vanilla frosting 
  • box cake mix yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms and sides of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 2 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Fill 2 muffin cups about two-thirds full of batter. Divide remaining batter between cake pans.
  4. Bake as directed on box for 8-inch rounds and cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. For easier handling, refrigerate or freeze cake 30 minutes to 1 hour or until firm.
  6. On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down.
  7. Spread with 1 cup of the chocolate frosting. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up.
  8. Remove paper liners from cupcakes; trim rounded top off of each cupcake.
  9. Place cupcakes at top of cake for ears.
  10. Spread thin layer of chocolate frosting over cake and cupcakes to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  11. In small bowl, place vanilla frosting. Tint with chocolate frosting adding 1/2 teaspoon at a time until desired color is reached for monkey face.
  12. Spread frosting in kidney shape in center of cake for monkey face.
  13. Spread frosting in center of cupcakes for inner ears. Spoon remaining chocolate frosting into decorating bag fitted with grass icing tip (#233 or #133); pipe fur on side of cake, on top of cake around face and on cupcakes. With decorating gel, draw mouth, nose and line in inner ears.
  14. Add candies for eyes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein1.76%
Fat28.65%
Carbs69.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.07
Glycemic Load
4.82
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
5.0047826826896%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:462.5kcal
23.13%
Fat:15.12g
23.27%
Saturated Fat:4.69g
29.3%
Carbohydrates:82.63g
27.54%
Net Carbohydrates:81.6g
29.67%
Sugar:63.83g
70.92%
Cholesterol:0.02mg
0.01%
Sodium:417.72mg
18.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.09g
4.17%
Phosphorus:168.57mg
16.86%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.29%
Vitamin E:1.6mg
10.68%
Iron:1.72mg
9.53%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.6%
Calcium:83.76mg
8.38%
Copper:0.16mg
7.8%
Folate:27.08µg
6.77%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.36%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.84%
Magnesium:17.45mg
4.36%
Potassium:149.81mg
4.28%
Fiber:1.03g
4.12%
Vitamin K:3.22µg
3.06%
Selenium:1.64µg
2.35%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.99%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.62%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.58%