Best 6 Yummy Chunky Monkey Cake Recipes

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When you are craving a delicious and decadent dessert, a yummy chunky monkey cake is the perfect solution. This treat combines the classic flavors of bananas, nuts, and chocolate into one unforgettable experience. With its moist cake layers, creamy frosting, and generous amount of chunky monkey additions, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, this chunky monkey cake is guaranteed to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

YUMMY CHUNKY MONKEY CAKE



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This is a great way to use ripe bananas and it is an easy to make cake that incorporates all of the flavors of the "Chunky Monkey" icecream that many of us love. This makes a very moist tender healthy and yummy cake! You can use greek yogurt or plain if you cannot find greek.

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
4 large bananas, ripe and mashed
2/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate
1 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease 9 inch square cake pan.
  • Stir together flours, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  • Beat together oil, sugar, and eggs and vanilla until pale and fluffy.
  • Beat in bananas, and yogurt (mixture will look curdled).
  • With mixer at low spead add flour mixture until just mixed.
  • Toss the chocolate chips and walnuts in a tablespoon of flour to coat and then add to bater and fold in gently, do not overmix.
  • Spread batter evenly into pan and bakeuntil cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.
  • Cool cake on rack for 30 minutes and then turn cake out onto rack and cool completely, right side up.
  • Cake can be store for 2-3 days at room temperature.
  • This cake goes great with a dark chocolate frosting!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.2, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 386.6, Carbohydrate 70.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 35.2, Protein 8.6

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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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 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 BROWNIES RECIPE



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Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temp)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup mashed banana
2 1/2 cups chocolate chips (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine butter, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, salt, and vanilla until well blended.
  • Add in flour, baking soda, mashed banana, and 2 cups of chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the top of batter.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool completely and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 5945 kcal, Fat 247 g, SaturatedFat 147 g, Cholesterol 435 mg, Sodium 2546 mg, Carbohydrate 869 g, Sugar 621 g, Protein 74 mg

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Mash the bananas well to avoid lumps.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the ingredients to avoid overcrowding.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • For a neater appearance, use an offset spatula to frost the cake.
  • If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

The Chunky Monkey Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist banana cake base, creamy chocolate frosting, and generous amount of chocolate chips, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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