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This Easy Monkey Birthday Cake is so simple to make. This recipe uses just a few ingredients and peanut butter cookies to decorate!
Easy Monkey Birthday Cake
My youngest turned 5 this past week and wanted a big monkey themed party at our house, but we have had the craziest schedule with the boys going back to school. I just really didn’t have time to have a big party this year for him…so he picked out his favorite pizza place and invited some close friends for Go Karts. This cute Monkey Cake was so easy to make and my big 5 year old loved it and so did all of the kids!
What You’ll Need
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe or Mix
- Chocolate Frosting
- Large Marshmallow
- Jumbo Chocolate Chips
- Chocolate Cookie Icing
How To Make a Monkey Cake
- Make 2 round cakes according to the directions. Let the cakes cool.
- Make your cookie mix according to the package directions and shape 1 very large cookie and 2 other large cookies.
- Cut off one side of the 2 large cookies using a knife.
- Cool and then place the chocolate chips in the microwave until melted.
- Spread the chocolate on back of the cookies. Press on 2 popsicle sticks on the sides.
- Place the cookies in the refrigerator until set.
- Using the hardened chocolate will keep the cookies from breaking.
- Make your chocolate frosting or use store bought.
- Add the cookie ears on the sides and the extra large cookie on the bottom top.
- Cut the large marshmallow in half and place the halves above the cookie.
- Add on the jumbo chocolate chips for the pupils and nose using frosting.
- Add a mouth using your chocolate cookie icing.
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Ingredients
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe , or mix
- Chocolate Frosting
- 1 large Marshmallow
- 4 jumbo Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- Chocolate Cookie Icing
Instructions
- Make 2 round cakes according to the package directions. Let the cakes cool.
- Make your cookies according to the directions and shape 1 very large cookie and 2 other large cookies. You may have to bake them a little longer.
- Cut off one side of the 2 large cookies using a knife.
- Then place the chocolate chips in the microwave until melted. Spread the chocolate on back of the cookies. Press on 2 popsicle sticks on the sides.
- Place the cookies in the refrigerator until set. Using the hardened chocolate will keep the cookies from breaking.
- Make your chocolate frosting or use store bought.
- Place your frosted cake on a large plate. Add the cookie ears on the sides and the extra large cookie on the bottom top.
- Cut the large marshmallow in half and place the halves above the cookie. Add on the jumbo chocolate chips for the pupils and nose using frosting. Add a mouth using your chocolate cookie icing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Love this recipe, it is easy and so tasty!!! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe
Omg your monkey birthday cake look so cute! My kids gonna be love it so much!!!
Thank you for this recipe!!!
Looks great! The recipe is quite simple and easy to prepare, added to the menu for this weekend. hope to enjoy the best Monkey Birthday Cake with my family. Thanks and have a nice day!
Hello Sarah, your birthday cake recipe is awesome. I made it in a house party all of them love it congratulate me. But original credit goes to you. Thank you for giving such good idea.
Hi Jill,
You saved my time and effort. I was looking for an amazing cake recipe and you just solved my problem. I will make it on my brother’s birthday as a surprise gift. Thank you again 🙂
Thanks Jill, You make it very simple for me. This year on my Sons birthday definitely I will try this recipe. I will ask my wife to read this post of you and then we will try together to make a monkey cake. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Hi Jill,
I was looking for a new cake recipe for my little brother. I find it. Thanks for sharing this. I am excited to make it on his birthday.
Pizza, go carts, and a monkey, sound like a pretty fun birthday to me! I hope he had a great time at his party.
Your monkey cake is adorable!!!
Thanks so much Erin!