Sweet, generously-sprinkled funfetti cake batter rice krispie treats iced with a cake batter fudge frosting.
There’s a party happening on your screen right now, are you seeing this ^^^ ?
I’ve taken your average rice krispie treats and given them a serious makeover — lip gloss and party dresses, cake batter and sprinkles.
These easy, no-bake, cake batter rice krispie treats are bursting with personality and brand new flavor — say hello to your new favorite gourmet rice krispie treat.
As we move through the dog days of summer I wanted to keep giving you easy, no-bake recipe options for your summer parties (which I am patiently awaiting my invitation for…). These treats do require some time standing over the stove, but there’s no turning on the oven and they can be ready in a matter of minutes.
These cake batter rice krispie treats are thicker than your average Rice Krispie. They’re made with condensed milk and real cake mix for a decadent texture, and each bite is absolutely loaded with the flavor of cake batter.
The icing on top is a white chocolate fudge base, also infused with cake batter and vanilla and quickly made by stirring the ingredients together in a saucepan. It’s a perfectly smooth, candy-like frosting to complement the crunchy rice krispies.
Before you slice it, it looks like a real frosted cake, and could definitely serve as a wonderful birthday cake alternative for someone who doesn’t love traditional cakes.
Enjoy!
This post has been updated from an older version to update the photos and the text has been updated as well. Original photographs can be seen at the bottom of the post.
Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Rice Krispie Treats
- 1/2 cup salted butter cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup cup condensed milk (you will need an entire 14 oz can for this recipe, but it is divided between the treats and the frosting)
- 10 oz marshmallows
- 1 cup white cake mix*
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1/4 cup colored sprinkles
Cake Batter Frosting
- 1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup condensed milk (or, without measuring, if using a 14 oz can just use the remaining condensed milk left in the can)
- 1/2 cup white cake mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a 13x9 pan by spraying lightly with cooking spray or buttering lightly. Set aside.
- In large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter and condensed milk and stir until butter is completely melted.
- Add marshmallows, once they begin to melt stir in cake mix.
- Stir well until marshmallows are completely melted.
- Reduce heat to very low and stir in vanilla extract.
- Stir in cereal and stir. Before mixture is completely mixed, remove pan from heat, scatter in sprinkles and stir until they are distributed through mixture.
- Spread into prepared pan.
Cake Batter Frosting
- Prepare the frosting by combining white chocolate chips and condensed milk in small saucepan over low heat until chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Gradually stir in cake mix and vanilla extract until cake mix is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and immediately spread over rice krispie treats.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup colored sprinkles.
- Allow to cool at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
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skye says
is it supposed to be sweetened condensed milk or unsweetened ?
Sam says
Hi Skye! It’s sweetened condensed milk. 🙂
Alex Hanks says
Hi, I am from the UK and White Cake mix is a bit harder to come by. Is it possible to use a Vanilla Cake mix instead?
Sam says
Yes that would be fine! Enjoy!
Brian says
Progressively very good!!! From just the batter fudge to the batter Krispy treats. I Love your recipes!!!
Sam says
I am so glad you enjoy everything so much, Brian! 🙂
Doug says
Is it safe to use raw cake mix? I thought it had to be cooked/baked first? (other than helping yourself to a couple licks out of the bowl of course!) Thanks!
Sam says
Hi Doug! You can always bake the cake mix in the oven to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit if you have concerns about the flour. 🙂
Rhonda says
I just made them and oh my goodness. They are delicious!!!! I have a question storing. After you make them and let the sit for a bit should they be in the fridge?
Sugar Spun Run says
I am so glad that you enjoyed them, Rhonda! They will be fine stored in an airtight container at room temperature. 🙂
Fran Carbone says
Can I use home made cake mix instead of boxed
Sugar Spun Run says
Hi, Fran! That should be fine as long as the ingredients are the same as the boxed mix. 🙂
Fran Carbone says
Thank you. I was going to use one of your mixes would that work
Stori says
Made my first batch and the frosting mix soaked through the rice krispy! I don’t know what i could have done wrong….. was the mix supposed to be thick or liquid type of mixture before u pour it on the rice krispy.
Sam says
Hi Stori! It should be pretty thick and not very liquidy, thicker than condensed milk. Evaporated milk wasn’t used instead accidentally, was it?
Mandy says
I was looking for something different to take to Thanksgiving and I literally just died and went to cake batter heaven!!! These are by far, the most delicious (rice crispy) treats I’ve ever had. I cannot wait to see the reaction on people’s faces when they dig in! If they can last that long!!!
Sugar Spun Run says
I love it, Mandy! I am so glad that you enjoyed the Rice Krispie Treats and I hope that everyone else does too! Thanks for commenting. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Cherry Sist says
How can I be sure that the cake mix is cooked before adding the rest? I do rice Krispies treats but haven’t tried with cake mix. Thanks.
Sugar Spun Run says
Hello, Cherry! If you’re asking when making the frosting how you know when it is done, you want to stir until the cake mix has dissolved. When you say “cooked” if you’re referring to the Rice Krispie treat itself you’re adding cake mix in Step 3 along with marshmallows. You will mix until marshmallows are melted. The cake mix will be combined. I hope that I answered your question and that you enjoy the cake batter Rice Krispie Treats! 🙂
Haydee says
How far in advance can I make these treats?
Sam says
Hi Haydee! I probably wouldn’t make them earlier than 3 days in advance, but make sure to store them in an air tight container. 🙂
Kate says
Really, really fabulous. I pressed the Rice Krispies into cake pans, and covered it with homemade marshmallow fondant. It turned out perfectly for a kids party! Thank you!
Sam says
So happy to hear this! thanks for commenting, Kate 🙂
Nellie says
Can I turn this into a chocolate Rice Krispie Treat by using chocolate cake mix for the the treats and the frosting without the consistency changing?
Sam says
I think that would be totally find (and it sounds delicious!). Enjoy!
Shanice says
Was it good
Ryenne Jones says
Can you use milk chocolate instead if the person doesn’t like white chocolate?
Sam says
Yup that will be fine
Elena says
Can you leave out the sprinkles in rice krispie treats and use any milk and not condensed milk?
Sam says
You can leave out the sprinkles but only condensed milk will work with this recipe.