Monkey Cake

Elevate your dessert game with this moist and flavorful Monkey Cake—a delightful fusion of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a velvety cream cheese glaze. Perfectly baked in a bundt pan, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of overripe bananas with the richness of butter and brown sugar for a cake that's irresistibly tender and aromatic. The batter comes together effortlessly with simple pantry staples, while the luscious cream cheese glaze adds a tangy-sweet finish that takes every bite to a whole new level. Ideal for celebrations, brunches, or afternoon treats, this banana bundt cake is a must-try for banana bread lovers looking to indulge in something extra special. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe yields 12 servings of pure comfort, perfect for family and friends.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 0.75 cup (softened) unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 4 ounces (softened) cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 7

Fold in the mashed bananas gently until fully incorporated into the batter. Avoid overmixing.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add the heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches a pourable consistency.

Step 12

Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top of the cake.

Step 13

Slice and serve this delicious Monkey Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1520.4 grams (1520.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4266

Total Fat 137.00g	176%
Saturated Fat 76.30g	382%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 714mg	238%
Sodium 3487mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 719.90g	262%
Dietary Fiber 19.50g	70%
Total Sugars 443.30g
Protein 59.30g	119%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 497mg	38%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 2217mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.3%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 66.2%