Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Print View)

Colorful, crunchy frosting featuring Fruity Pebbles for desserts

# What You Need:

01 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened

02 - 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted

03 - 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole milk

04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

05 - 1 cup (30 g) Fruity Pebbles cereal, divided (3/4 cup for mixing, 1/4 cup for garnish)

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer until creamy and pale, about 2 minutes.

02 - Add sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.

03 - Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

04 - Gently fold 3/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal into the frosting using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout.

05 - Spread or pipe the frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes or cakes.

06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal on top just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.

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The cereal stays crunchy for a satisfying texture contrast against pillowy buttercream.
It transforms ordinary boxed cake mix or plain cupcakes into something kids and adults fight over.
You can make the entire thing in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have.

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Wait to add the garnish until the very last second or the cereal will go soft and you lose the best part.
Taste your frosting before adding the cereal because Fruity Pebbles bring their own sweetness and you might want less sugar than you think.

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Crush a handful of the cereal slightly before folding it in so you get flavor distribution without giant pieces falling off when you bite.
Use a piping bag with a large open star tip for a bakery style swirl that shows off every colorful fleck.