Description
Whipping up cake batter rice krispie treats brings pure childhood nostalgia right to your kitchen counter. Sweet marshmallow magic meets colorful sprinkle fun in this quick dessert that disappears faster than you can mix the ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 10 oz marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup dry cake mix
- 2–3 tablespoons marshmallow crème
Decoration:
- 1 bottle rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt 6 tbsp salted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring carefully to prevent burning.
- Add 10 oz marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until completely smooth and integrated.
- Remove pan from heat and quickly stir in ⅔ cup dry cake mix until the mixture looks uniform and creamy.
- Transfer 6 cups crispy rice cereal into a large mixing bowl, creating a fluffy base for your treats.
- Pour the warm marshmallow mixture over the cereal, gently folding to ensure every piece gets coated evenly.
- Mix in ½ to ¾ of your rainbow sprinkles, distributing them throughout the sticky mixture.
- Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and help with later removal.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into the prepared dish, pressing firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Scatter the remaining rainbow sprinkles across the top while the mixture is still warm and malleable.
- Let the treats rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, allowing them to set and become slightly firm.
- Cut into squares and serve when completely cooled and stable.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier melting and smoother consistency.
- Use a light-colored or butter-flavored cake mix to enhance the treat’s flavor without overpowering the marshmallow base.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the cake mix for gluten-free cake mix and use gluten-free crispy rice cereal.
- Spray your spatula or hands with cooking spray to prevent the sticky mixture from clinging while pressing into the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg