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Fruity Pebble Cupcakes

Colorful and flavorful cupcakes infused with Fruity Pebbles cereal, topped with fluffy buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup rainbow jimmies For mixing into the batter

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Fruity Pebbles (for sprinkling) As a garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract together until well combined.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter and sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, roughly 2-3 minutes.
  • With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk mixture in three parts, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat just until everything is incorporated.
  • Gently fold in the rainbow jimmies using a rubber spatula until just moist.
  • Scoop the batter evenly into the lined muffin tray.

Baking

  • Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Frosting

  • In the electric mixer bowl, beat the unsalted butter and confectioners’ sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually add the heavy cream and vanilla extract while the mixer is on low speed, mixing just until combined.
  • Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, roughly 1-2 minutes.
  • Use a small offset spatula or a pastry bag with a decorative tip to frost the cupcakes.
  • Sprinkle with additional Fruity Pebbles if desired.

Notes

Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.
Keyword Baking, Cupcakes, Dessert Recipes, Fruity Pebble Cupcakes, Party Treats