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Cereal Milk Cake

Cereal Milk Cake: A Whimsical Blast from Breakfast Past

Cereal Milk Cake is a joyful dessert that captures childhood nostalgia with every slice, featuring Lucky Charms filling and delightful textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk can be used for non-dairy option.
  • 1 cup Lucky Charms Cereal Can substitute with favorite cereal.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully for light, fluffy result.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent for rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Must be at room temperature.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Helps maintain moisture.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Increases tenderness.
  • 3 large Eggs Binders to maintain structure.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds depth and sweetness.
  • 1 cup Cereal Milk Key to nostalgic essence.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens filling.
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Creme Creates a fluffy filling.
  • 1 cup Lucky Charms Marshmallows Adds fun texture.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Chopped Lucky Charms Cereal For decoration.
  • 0.5 cup Shortening Stabilizes frosting.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cupcake pan
  • Whisk
  • mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • spatula
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cereal Milk Cake
  1. Make Cereal Milk: Soak 1 cup of Lucky Charms cereal in 1 cup of milk for about 20 minutes, then strain the mixture.
  2. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 4-5 minutes, then add vegetable oil.
  5. Incorporate Eggs & Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix in dry ingredients and cereal milk until just combined.
  7. Bake: Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  8. Prepare Filling: Beat together butter, powdered sugar, and marshmallow creme until smooth.
  9. Fill Cupcakes: Core centers of cooled cupcakes and fill with marshmallow mixture.
  10. Decorate: Top filled cupcakes with chopped Lucky Charms cereal.
  11. Make Frosting: Beat butter and shortening, mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  12. Finish Cupcakes: Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and top with Lucky Charms marshmallows.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for optimal texture. Avoid overmixing and allow cupcakes to cool before filling.

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