Best 4 Yummy Chunky Monkey Cake Recipes
Calling all chocolate and banana lovers! This delectable Chunky Monkey Cake is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy banana pudding, and heaps of chocolate chips, all wrapped up in a luscious chocolate ganache. It's a dessert that combines the best of both worlds – the richness of chocolate and the tropical sweetness of bananas. This recipe also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free version and a vegan version. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure your Chunky Monkey Cake turns out perfect every time. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and satisfy your sweet cravings with this irresistible treat!
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CHUNKY MONKEY CUPCAKES
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
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
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
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 CAKE
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
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
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
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
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use ripe bananas, fresh eggs, and real butter.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the texture and flavor of your cake. Make sure you preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.
Conclusion:
Chunky monkey cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, and chunks of banana, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give chunky monkey cake a try. You won't be disappointed.
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