Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Printable)
Colorful buttercream mixed with crunchy Fruity Pebbles creates a sweet, playful topping perfect for 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 folding in, 1/4 cup for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until creamy and pale in color, approximately 2 minutes.
02 - Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is smooth, light, and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Using a spatula, gently fold 3/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal into the frosting until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Spread or pipe the frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes, cakes, or cookies as desired.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal over the frosted surface just before serving to preserve maximum crunch.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes something familiar and makes it utterly surprising, and kids lose their minds every single time.
- The crunch of the cereal against the silky buttercream creates a texture contrast that keeps people coming back for another bite.
02 -
- Wait until the very last moment to add the garnish cereal, because Fruity Pebbles soften frighteningly fast once they touch frosting and you will be left with a soggy topping.
- If your frosting feels too stiff to spread, add milk a half teaspoon at a time rather than dumping more in all at once.
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping the butter, because cold tools help the buttercream come together faster and hold its shape better.
- Crush a small handful of the cereal finely before folding it in, because the mix of whole and crushed pieces gives you the best balance of crunch and flavor distribution.