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.
Other Fun Monkey Treats
Easy Monkey Birthday Cake
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.