Fruity Pebbles Cereal Frosting (Print Page)

Colorful, crunchy vanilla buttercream loaded with Fruity Pebbles for a playful dessert topping.

# What You Need:

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

05 - 1 cup (30 g) Fruity Pebbles cereal, divided — 3/4 cup for folding in, 1/4 cup for garnish

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer 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, then beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth 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.

06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal on top just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.

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The cereal adds a playful crunch that makes every bite feel like a birthday party surprise.
It takes a basic buttercream from ordinary to unforgettable with almost zero extra effort.

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Wait to add the garnish until the very last minute or the cereal will soften and lose the crunch that makes this frosting special.
I once tried rushing the butter whipping step and ended up with frosting that separated overnight, so give those two minutes their full due.

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Crush half the cereal finely and leave the rest whole for a mix of texture that keeps every bite interesting.
Taste the frosting before adding the cereal because the Fruity Pebbles bring their own sweetness and you may want slightly less sugar than you think.