Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Printable)
Fluffy vanilla frosting studded with colorful Fruity Pebbles for extra crunch and sweetness on cupcakes and cakes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Frosting Base
01 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
03 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cereal Mix
05 - 1 cup (30 g) Fruity Pebbles cereal, divided — 3/4 cup for mixing, 1/4 cup for garnish
# How To Make It:
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 the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until each addition is 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 - Scatter the remaining 1/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal over the frosted treats just before serving for maximum crunch.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes almost no effort and delivers a frosting that looks like a party exploded in the best way possible.
- The crunch of the cereal against the creamy buttercream is the kind of texture contrast that makes people go back for a second cupcake without asking permission.
02 -
- Wait until your cupcakes or cake are completely cool before frosting, because even slightly warm surfaces will turn your buttercream into a sad puddle.
- The garnish cereal goes soft within about thirty minutes, so save that final sprinkle for the absolute last second before people dig in.
03 -
- If your frosting turns out too thin, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping in a large amount all at once.
- Taste the frosting before adding the cereal because the Fruity Pebbles bring their own sweetness and you may want to adjust accordingly.