Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Printable Version)
Colorful buttercream frosting infused with crunchy Fruity Pebbles for sweet, playful desserts
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted 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 and no dry pockets remain.
03 - Pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract, then increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and light, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Using a spatula, gently fold 3/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal into the finished frosting until the pieces are evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Spread or pipe the frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes or a cooled 9-inch cake layer using an offset spatula or piping bag.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal over the frosted surface just before serving to preserve maximum crunch and vibrant color.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns a basic buttercream into something kids and adults will fight over at every gathering.
- The cereal adds a nostalgic crunch that makes even store bought cupcakes feel special.
02 -
- Wait to add the garnish until the very last minute or the cereal goes soft and you lose everything that makes this frosting special.
- Vegan butter swaps in perfectly, but skip margarine sticks, they make the texture waxy and strange.
03 -
- Crush half the cereal before folding it in for a marbled color effect that looks stunning without losing all the crunch.
- Check the Fruity Pebbles packaging for allergen warnings if you are serving anyone with peanut or tree nut sensitivities.