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Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats

August 3, 2016 Updated October 31, 2016 BySam 51 Comments

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Sweet, generously-sprinkled funfetti cake batter rice krispie treats iced with a cake batter fudge frosting.

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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.

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats -- via SugarSpunRunAs 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.
Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats -- via SugarSpunRun

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.

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats -- via SugarSpunRun

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.  

Overhead of cake batter rice krispie treats, cut in to squares

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats

Colorful and fun cake batter rice krispie treats
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake batter dessert, dessert bars, rice krispie treats
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Sam Merritt

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

*I recommend using white cake mix and stirring in sprinkles rather than using Funfetti cake mix because the sprinkles melt very quickly so it's best to add them as late in the game as possible. You can certainly use Funfetti (or even yellow cake mix) in a pinch, though.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal
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Comments

  1. skye says

    October 31, 2020 at 9:51 am

    is it supposed to be sweetened condensed milk or unsweetened ?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      October 31, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      Hi Skye! It’s sweetened condensed milk. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alex Hanks says

    October 5, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      October 5, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      Yes that would be fine! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Brian says

    July 12, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Progressively very good!!! From just the batter fudge to the batter Krispy treats. I Love your recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      July 13, 2020 at 9:36 am

      I am so glad you enjoy everything so much, Brian! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Doug says

    May 28, 2020 at 10:37 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      May 28, 2020 at 11:48 am

      Hi Doug! You can always bake the cake mix in the oven to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit if you have concerns about the flour. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rhonda says

    March 22, 2020 at 9:36 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Sugar Spun Run says

      March 22, 2020 at 10:23 am

      I am so glad that you enjoyed them, Rhonda! They will be fine stored in an airtight container at room temperature. 🙂

      Reply
      • Fran Carbone says

        May 5, 2020 at 3:12 pm

        Can I use home made cake mix instead of boxed

      • Sugar Spun Run says

        May 5, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Hi, Fran! That should be fine as long as the ingredients are the same as the boxed mix. 🙂

      • Fran Carbone says

        May 5, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        Thank you. I was going to use one of your mixes would that work

  6. Stori says

    December 21, 2019 at 5:03 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 21, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Stori! It should be pretty thick and not very liquidy, thicker than condensed milk. Evaporated milk wasn’t used instead accidentally, was it?

      Reply
  7. Mandy says

    November 27, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    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!!!

    Reply
    • Sugar Spun Run says

      November 27, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Cherry Sist says

    October 23, 2019 at 7:17 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Sugar Spun Run says

      October 23, 2019 at 10:05 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Haydee says

    May 22, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    How far in advance can I make these treats?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      May 22, 2019 at 9:30 pm

      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. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kate says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:01 am

      So happy to hear this! thanks for commenting, Kate 🙂

      Reply
  11. Nellie says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:41 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      February 6, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      I think that would be totally find (and it sounds delicious!). Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Shanice says

    November 29, 2018 at 2:13 am

    Was it good

    Reply
  13. Ryenne Jones says

    August 19, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Can you use milk chocolate instead if the person doesn’t like white chocolate?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      August 19, 2018 at 9:51 pm

      Yup that will be fine

      Reply
  14. Elena says

    August 11, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    Can you leave out the sprinkles in rice krispie treats and use any milk and not condensed milk?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      August 11, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      You can leave out the sprinkles but only condensed milk will work with this recipe.

      Reply
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