Marshmallow Maddness

This is my first ever entry in the Cupcake Hero. I'm pretty proud of what I've made. So this months ingredient is Marshmallow. I decided to make... Rice Krispie Treat Cupcakes. My kids love krispie treats and cupcakes so why not combine the two. Vanilla Bean Rice Krispie cake with Marshmallow Buttercream, topped with a Rice Krispie treat. :)




The Recipe:

Vanilla Cake Krispie Cake

1 stick butter
1 3/4c AP flour
2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp salt
3/4c sugar
2 eggs room temp.
1tsp vanilla
1/2c milk
2-3c rice krispies

cream butter and sugar until light a fluffy. add eggs one at a time. add vanilla to milk in a separate bowl. in another bowl whisk AP flour, baking powder and salt. add flour mix to butter mix in two parts alternating with milk and vanilla. fold in rice krispies. bake 17 min until done at 350.


Marshmallow Buttercream

4 sticks unsalted butter
6c powdered sugar
2tsp vanilla
1 heaping spoon full of marshmallow fluff

cream butter until fluffy
add vanilla
add powdered sugar 1/4c at a time
add fluff
whip until creamy. remembering to scrap down the sides before and after each addition. you can add more marshmallow to your liking.

Rice Krispie Treat Topping

follow directions on the box. :)

LAST ENJOY!!