Mini Monkey Cake

Here's my second attempt at making a mini monkey cake

for Mr Kevin's 1st birthday at the end of the month.

The first one never got decorated because the cake

all fell apart coming out.

This time around I was patient and didn't try to 

remove the cake until it had cooled.  I used a large

fruit can for the base and only filled it about half full.

For the top I used a mug that was the perfect size

in diameter to the can.  I sprayed them both heavily 

with Pam cooking spray and they just popped right out.

For the tan muzzle, eyes and ears I used vanilla wafers. 

I also used mini chocolate donuts for the ears and cut

off 1/4" on one end.  I think for the real one I will use

mini vanilla wafers for the ears so there isn't so much

tan showing.  Next time around I know what I will

do and not do so I am glad I practiced first :-)