Cake Batter Puppy Chow
Sweet, crunchy Cake Batter Puppy Chow packed with nostalgic cake batter flavor and colorful rainbow sprinkles. This fun, no-bake treat is perfect for parties and snacking!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 boxed white or vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 16 ounces white candy coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325℉ (163℃). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the cake mix over the parchment paper, smoothing it out in a level layer from edge to edge. Bake for 7-10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.1 boxed white or vanilla cake mix
- Transfer the cooled, heat-treated cake mix to a gallon-sized zip lock bag or large mixing bowl. Add the powdered sugar and sprinkles.1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
- Seal the bag and shake to combine, or whisk to combine if using a bowl.
- Pour the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- In a microwave-safe container, melt the white candy coating in 20-30 second intervals until completely smooth and melted throughout.16 ounces white candy coating
- Pour the white candy coating over the cereal and gently toss to coat.
- Spoon the candy-coated cereal into the zip lock bag or mixing bowl containing the cake mix/sprinkle mixture.
- Seal the bag and shake well to coat the cereal, or gently toss to coat the cereal in the cake mix/sprinkle mixture all over, and serve.
Notes
- Heat-treat the cake mix (oven or microwave to 165°F) to make it safe to eat.
- Makes about 8 servings (1 cup each); can stretch to 12-16 smaller portions.
- Storage: Store in a zip-top bag or airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days for best texture and flavor. Keeping it airtight is key to maintaining crispiness.
- Refrigeration: Do not store in the fridge - it can become soggy and stale-tasting.
- Freezing: Freeze in an airtight freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Make Ahead: This recipe can be made 1-2 days in advance. Store airtight at room temperature and give the bag a quick shake before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 111g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 10mg
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