Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
These cake batter rice krispie treats are one of the easiest and tastiest recipes you can make! Easily make a batch of these squares as a quick treat for the kids or as a simple dessert after dinner. Everyone loves the classic Rice Krispie treat, myself included, but this new and equally simple version just takes the cake!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Dish
- Large saucepan
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup dry cake mix (confetti, yellow or white)
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles, divided
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until just melted. Do not let it burn.
- Turn to low heat and add marshmallows to the butter. Melt the marshmallows until there aren't any lumps. Stir continually to keep from burning on the bottom.
- Stir in the dry cake mix until well combined.
- Pour crispy rice cereal and half the sprinkles in a large bowl. Then pour the marshmallow mixture over it. Stir gently until well combined and cereal is completely coated.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Fold the rice crispy mixture into the pan and use a piece of greased wax paper to press it down evenly.
- Top with leftover sprinkles. Allow to cool. Then cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg