Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Cake
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Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Cake
Description
The Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Cake combines melted mini marshmallows and butter with Rice Krispies cereal to create a sticky, crispy base that is molded into a bundt pan. A center well is filled with marshmallow creme providing a creamy contrast to the crunchy exterior once set. The cake is inverted after cooling and decorated with colored frosting and festive sprinkles to enhance the holiday theme. The use of a bundt pan shape is distinctive, shaping the treat into a cake-like form that is visually appealing for Halloween.
The texture balances between crispy and slightly chewy marshmallow coating, with the marshmallow creme adding smoothness inside. Because the cake must cool completely before unmolding, it sets firmly, allowing clean slices. This recipe is a fun alternative to conventional Rice Krispie treats for special occasions.
Serving this treat makes a sweet centerpiece for Halloween parties or themed dessert tables. Its size and shape make it easy to portion, and the decorative frosting and sprinkles offer room for customization based on holiday motifs. It fits well as a playful dessert or snack during festive gatherings with kids or adults.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter divided
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme aka fluff
- frosting festive
- Sprinkles festive
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave. Pour into bundt pan and spread up the sides using a pastry brush.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt remaining butter (4 tablespoons) and mini marshmallows, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- As soon as the mixture melts and combines, add Rice Krispies, working fast to cover all cereal in marshmallow. Turn burner to low or "keep warm" setting.
- Place 1/2 of the mixture into the bundt pan and press into the bottom and up the sides, creating a well.
- Spoon marshmallow creme into the well.
- Spoon remaining Rice Krispie mixture over the fluff, covering all holes and pressing down firmly.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before inverting and transferring to a serve plate. If you remove the cake too soon, it will not have set and will fall.
- Decorate using desired colored frosting and sprinkles.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 1390IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 11.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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