Birthday Cake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

April 26, 2023 Post a Comment

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Birthday Cake Rice Krispie Treats Cake by Courtney from cakebycourtney.com

Description

If you're looking for a fun and festive dessert to celebrate a special occasion, look no further than these delicious birthday cake rice krispie treats! These treats are a twist on the classic rice krispie treat recipe, and feature colorful sprinkles and vanilla cake mix for a birthday cake flavor.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is minimal, with only about 10 minutes needed to gather your ingredients and prepare your baking dish.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is also quick, with only about 10 minutes needed to cook the marshmallow and butter mixture and combine it with the other ingredients.

Ingredients

To make these birthday cake rice krispie treats, you will need the following ingredients:

6 cups rice krispie cereal
10 oz marshmallows
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup vanilla cake mix
1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Equipment

To make these rice krispie treats, you will need the following equipment:

Large mixing bowl
9x13 inch baking dish
Parchment paper
Saucepan
Spatula

Method

To make these birthday cake rice krispie treats, follow these simple steps:

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray, and line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice krispie cereal and rainbow sprinkles, and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the marshmallows to the saucepan, and stir until they are completely melted and combined with the butter.
Add the vanilla cake mix to the saucepan, and stir until it is fully incorporated into the marshmallow mixture.
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the rice krispie cereal and sprinkles, and stir until everything is well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and press it down gently with a spatula to create an even layer.
Allow the treats to cool and set for at least an hour before cutting them into squares and serving.
Enjoy your delicious and festive birthday cake rice krispie treats!

Notes

These birthday cake rice krispie treats are a fun and easy dessert that can be customized for any occasion by simply changing the color of the sprinkles. They are also a great option for parties or gatherings, as they can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for several days.

Nutrition Info

One serving of these birthday cake rice krispie treats (based on a recipe that makes 12 servings) contains approximately:

Calories: 190
Total fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 140mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 2g

Recipe Tips

To make these birthday cake rice krispie treats even more festive, try adding some extra sprinkles on top before they set. You can also experiment with different flavors of cake mix to create different variations of the recipe. And if you're short on time, you can even use pre-made rice krispie treats and simply mix in the cake mix and sprinkles for a quick and easy dessert.