Description
Fun and colorful Fruity Pebbles cupcakes made with vanilla cake and cereal inside and out—perfect for birthdays, parties, or nostalgic sweet treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal (plus more for topping)
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fruity Pebbles cereal for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5. Mix in vanilla extract.
- 6. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
- 7. Fold in Fruity Pebbles cereal.
- 8. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- 9. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 10. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11. To make frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- 12. Frost cooled cupcakes and top generously with Fruity Pebbles cereal.
Notes
- Fruity Pebbles may soften slightly in the batter but still add color and sweetness.
- Top with cereal just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Try a swirl of marshmallow fluff in the frosting for extra fun.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fruity pebbles cupcakes, cereal dessert, birthday cupcake, colorful cupcake