Best 8 Caydens Chunky Monkey Cupcakes Recipes

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Have you ever tried Cayden's Chunky Monkey Cupcakes? If not, you're missing out on a delectable treat that combines the delightful flavors of banana, chocolate, and peanut butter. These cupcakes are not only easy to make but also a perfect indulgence for any occasion. Whether it's a birthday party, a potluck, or just a casual get-together, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit among your friends and family. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible Cayden's Chunky Monkey Cupcakes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHUNKY MONKEY CUPCAKES



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Peanut butter is a favorite of ours, and it brings a fun element to these cupcakes. They're good with or without garnishes. -Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 medium)
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 to 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Chopped salted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners., Beat first five ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks., Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese, peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Spread over cupcakes. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHUNKY MONKEY CUPCAKES



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Banana, walnut, and chocolate are always an amazing combination of ingredients, no matter what the delivery system, but it really doesn't get any better than in this ganache-frosted cupcake. A close second would be a chocolate-dipped frozen banana, rolled in walnuts, which is also a great treat, although much more awkward to eat in public. Feel free to omit the frosting and just enjoy these as muffins.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 ripe bananas
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dark chocolate chunks
1 cup very hot, but not boiling cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips
12 dried banana chips
For Garnish:

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mash bananas with milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Mix butter and sugar together with a spatula until creamy. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time, then whisk in the banana mixture. Add walnuts, chocolate, and the flour mixture. Mix batter with a spatula until no dry spots remain.
  • Fill muffin cups to the top with batter, then distribute excess batter as needed. Tap pan against the counter to expel any air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Let cupcakes cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
  • Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes, then whisk, increasing speed gradually, until color is uniform. Spread ganache over the cooled cupcakes and garnish with banana chips. Refrigerate to firm up the frosting, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 386.7 mg, Sugar 30 g

CHUNKY MONKEY CUPCAKES



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Banana chocolate chip cupcakes with no frosting needed....has its own brown sugar baked topping with cinnamon and walnuts added. Recipe found on the web.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in bananas, then eggs, one at a time and beat well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt and add alternately with buttermilk to mixture.
  • Beat just until blended.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter evenly among 24 paper lined muffin cups.
  • In a small bowl, combine walnuts, cinnamon and 2 T brown sugar and sprinkle over tops of cupcakes.
  • Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 124.1, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15.7, Protein 2.6

CHUNKY MONKEY PANCAKES



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This recipe's got the whole banana and it's all wrapped up.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Your favorite pancake batter
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 bananas, peeled
Ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Whipped cream, for serving
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. On a greased griddle or large skillet, ladle about 1/4 cup batter to make a large pancake, about 9 inches in diameter. Once bubbles start to appear on the surface, sprinkle half of the chocolate chips and walnuts on top of the pancake. Flip the pancake when golden brown, and cook until set. Transfer to a plate. Repeat to make another pancake.
  • 2. While the pancakes cook, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or to taste over the whole bananas.
  • Melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. When the foam subsides, place the bananas in the pan and saute, turning, until tender.
  • 3. Wrap each banana in a chocolate chip pancake. Garnish with whipped cream and confectioners' sugar.

MONKEY CUPCAKES



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Kids' eyes will light up when they see these cute jungle goodies. The cupcakes never fail to make my grandkids smile, and they're always a huge hit at bake sales. -Sandra Seaman, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
24 vanilla wafers
Black and red decorating gel
48 pastel blue and/or green milk chocolate M&M's
12 Nutter Butter cookies

Steps:

  • Prepare batter and bake according to package directions for cupcakes; cool completely., Set aside 1/4 cup frosting. Frost cupcakes with remaining frosting. With a serrated knife, cut off and discard a fourth of each vanilla wafer. Place a wafer on each cupcake, with the rounded edge of wafer near edge of cupcake, for face. Add dots of black gel for nostrils. With red gel, pipe on mouths., Place M&M's above wafers for eyes; add dots of black gel for pupils. Using reserved frosting and a #16 star tip, pipe hair. Carefully separate cookies; cut each in half. Position one on each side of cupcakes for ears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MONKEY CUPCAKES



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Chocolate wafers, frosting, and rolled fondant are all you need to make this cute creature's features.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cupcakes (any flavor)
Chocolate candy wafers, such as Necco
Chocolate Frosting for Cupcake Decorating
12 ounces fondant, tinted with yellow gel-paste food coloring
2-inch round cutter
7/8-inch round cutter
3-inch flower-shaped cutter
Pastry bag
Small plain round pastry tip

Steps:

  • For ears, make 2 small horizontal slits with a paring knife in opposite sides of 1 cupcake, just above paper liner, and then partially insert a wafer into each slit. Frost cupcake and wafers. Repeat, reserving remaining frosting.
  • Roll fondant to a 1/8-inch thickness. For each cupcake, cut out 1 round at 2 inches and 2 rounds at 7/8 inch; cut a straight edge on each 7/8-inch round. Using flower-shaped cutter, cut out 1 flower from fondant; cut off 2 petals, creating straight edges. For eyes, press the 2 petal pieces at top of each cupcake. For mouth, overlap bottom of eyes with 2-inch round. Place the 7/8-inch rounds on ears, straight sides in. Pipe pupils, nose, and mouth with reserved frosting, above.

CHUNKY MONKEY PANCAKES



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I love banana pancakes and my daughter loves chocolate chip pancakes, so we came up with this yummy recipe to make us both happy! Serve with a dollop of soft butter, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, sliced bananas, and whipped cream with a side of butter pecan or maple syrup.

Provided by crazycatlady - "CCL"

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes     Banana Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup skim milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large banana, diced
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup chopped pecans
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set bowl aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the skim milk, melted butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients, being careful not to over mix the batter. Gently fold in the banana, chocolate chips, and nuts.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 369.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

CHUNKY MONKEY CAKE



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Make and share this Chunky Monkey Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poutine

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 bananas, ripe
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
3 whole eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
  • Peel 2 bananas and mash them up in a bowl. Add cake mix, water, eggs and oil. Beat on low speed of mixer until well combined, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Chop remaining banana into 1/2-inch pieces. Using rubber spatula, fold bananas, chopped walnuts and chocolate chips into cake batter.
  • Divide batter evenly between pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans about 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
  • Frost cake with your favourite chocolate frosting, putting icing between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 457.9, Carbohydrate 69.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 39.9, Protein 7.4

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in your cupcakes.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to ensure a smooth and even batter.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together to avoid lumps and ensure a light and airy crumb.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts until just combined to prevent overmixing and a tough batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
  • Bake the cupcakes in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
  • For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips, if desired.

Conclusion:

With their moist banana flavor, crunchy walnuts, and creamy peanut butter frosting, these Chunky Monkey Cupcakes are a delicious and fun treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a fan of the classic Chunky Monkey ice cream or simply love the combination of bananas, chocolate, and peanuts, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying dessert, give these Chunky Monkey Cupcakes a try!

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