Monkey Cakes Recipe (photos below)

BANANA CUPCAKES
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 

Mix:

2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream:
1 c. raw vegan sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil

Add to liquid:

5 ripe bananas ( I thawed some frozen ones from the freezer)
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. mexican vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 c. oatmeal (optional)

Slowly add dry mix. Make sure there are not any lumps. Pour into lined cupcake tin. Fill about 3/4 way.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick or fork comes out smooth
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen large cupcakes.


YELLOW CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Mix:
1/4 c. Earth Balance margarine
1/4 c. Tofutti cream cheese
1 tsp. mexican vanilla

Add:
2 c. powdered sugar about 1/2 c. at a time

Add:
1 tsp. yellow food coloring

Mix well. Refrigerate to harden before icing.


Decorate top with sliced bananas and a sprinkle walnuts!


Enjoy!
Yum!