Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Printable)
A colorful, crunchy, and sweet frosting featuring Fruity Pebbles cereal, perfect for topping cupcakes, cakes, or cookies.
# What You'll Need:
→ Frosting Base
01 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
03 - 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole milk
04 - 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
→ Cereal Mix
05 - 1 cup (30 g) Fruity Pebbles cereal, divided — 3/4 cup folded into frosting, 1/4 cup reserved 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 pale and creamy, 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 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 or cakes using an offset spatula or piping bag.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal over the frosted treats just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cereal bits stay crunchy just long enough to create a satisfying contrast against the fluffy buttercream.
- It takes almost no effort and looks like something from a bakery display case.
02 -
- Wait to add the garnish cereal until the absolute last moment because Fruity Pebbles soften surprisingly fast once they touch moisture.
- If your frosting feels too loose, beat in powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping more milk in and making things worse.
03 -
- Crush a small handful of the cereal finer than the rest before folding it in, since varying textures make each bite more interesting.
- A tiny pinch of salt in the butter before you start beating adds depth that balances the aggressive sweetness of the cereal.