Description
These Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, no-bake dessert perfect for any celebration. They combine the classic crispy rice cereal with the sweet flavor of cake batter and a burst of colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tbsp Salted Butter
- 10 oz Marshmallows
- 6 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- ⅔ cup Dry Cake Mix
- 1 bottle Rainbow Sprinkles
- 2–3 tbsp Marshmallow Crème (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the salted butter.
- Add the entire bag of marshmallows, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in dry cake mix until fully blended into the marshmallow mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, measure out the crispy rice cereal.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and fold it in gently.
- Add ½ to ¾ of the rainbow sprinkles and mix until coated.
- Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the sticky cereal mixture into the dish and press down firmly using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining rainbow sprinkles over the top before the mixture sets.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer storage.
- For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
- If the mixture is too sticky, grease your hands or a spatula with butter or cooking spray.
- Check cake mix for allergens like gluten or dairy.
- Consider vegan marshmallows for an alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg