Get ready to swing into the most delightful birthday celebration with our Easy Monkey Birthday Cake that's guaranteed to make kids and adults go wild! This isn't just another cake - it's a playful, banana-packed masterpiece that transforms an ordinary dessert into an extraordinary party showstopper. With just a few simple ingredients and some creative flair, you'll create a cake so adorable and delicious that it'll have everyone going bananas with excitement!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- 1 package chocolate chips
- 1 package banana candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions. Mash 2 ripe bananas thoroughly and fold them into the cake batter, mixing until well incorporated.
- Pour the banana-enhanced cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure smooth distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake - it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 45-60 minutes. This is crucial for proper frosting and decoration.
- While the cake cools, slice the remaining ripe banana into thin rounds for decoration.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the buttercream frosting evenly across the top using an offset spatula or butter knife.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips randomly over the frosted cake to create a playful monkey-themed pattern.
- Arrange banana candy pieces and fresh banana slices strategically to enhance the monkey theme and add visual interest.
- Optional: If desired, use additional frosting to create monkey face details or decorative elements.
- Refrigerate the cake for 15-20 minutes to set the frosting and allow decorations to adhere properly before serving.
Tips
- • Choose very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and natural sweetness • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother cake batter • For extra moisture, you can add an extra mashed banana to the mix • Chill the cake briefly before serving to help decorations set • Get creative with banana candy and chocolate chip placement to make your monkey theme pop • If you want a more vibrant monkey face, consider using colored frosting or fondant for detailed decorations • This cake serves 12, making it perfect for kids' birthday parties or family gatherings
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 363kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
