Last Updated on March 25, 2022
If you love Rice Krispies, then you will love these delicious rice Krispie cake ideas. Besides, you can get creative with it. Essentially, anyone with a sweet tooth can surely enjoy these desserts. Because of that, share this with your family and friends! You can also bond over making these recipes since they are super easy to make. I guarantee that these cake ideas will take the classics to a new level. So what are you waiting for? Make these recipes for everyone to enjoy and love!
What You Will Need
Ingredients For Nutella Rice Krispie Cake
- 6 ounces of Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces of mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup of Nutella
- 1/4 cup of butter
Ingredients For Simple Rice Crispy Cake
- 6 tbsp of butter, divided into two portions
- Two packs of mini marshmallows, divided into two portions
- 12 cups of Rice Krispies, divided into two portions
- One container of ready-to-spread frosting
- 2 tbsp of colorful sprinkles
Ingredients For Rice Krispies Neopolitan Cake
- 6 tbsp of butter, divided into three parts
- 2 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate
- One pack of marshmallows, about 16 ounces, divided into two parts
- 12 cups of Rice Krispies, divided into three parts
- One pack of strawberry marshmallows, about 8 ounces
- White frosting (can be store-bought or homemade)
- 8 pcs Maraschino cherries with stems
Equipment
- One large mixing bowl
- Medium-sized cooking pot
- Saucepan
- Large spoon
- 9×9 baking pan
- Cooking spray
- Large microwavable bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Microwave
- 5 pcs 8-inch round pan
- Mixing bowls
- Parchment paper
KitchenAid Nonstick Aluminized Steel Square Cake Pan, 9-Inch, Silver
Step By Step Instructions
For Nutella Rice Krispie Cake
Step 1
Using a saucepan, melt the marshmallows and butter over low heat. Do this until the marshmallows turn to a liquid consistency. With that, constantly stir to avoid sticking.
Step 2
Then, take your large bowl and stir the melted marshmallows and Rice Krispies together until they combined well. After that, set aside.
Step 3
Afterward, spray your 9×9-inch pan with cooking spray. Then, scatter your mini chocolate chips at the bottom of your pan. Because of that, the chocolate chips will stick to the cake after you finish the process. Afterward, pour the melted marshmallows and Rice Krispies into the 9×9-inch pan.
Step 4
Next, take the same saucepan you used to melt the marshmallow. Then, add the remaining mini chocolate chips and Nutella. After that, warm it up until it becomes melted and smooth.
Step 5
Then, pour the Nutella and mini chocolate chip Rice Krispie mixture into the pan. And press it down using your hands. Afterward, use the large spoon to even it out.
Step 6
After that, chill the pan in the refrigerator. And make sure to wait for the chocolate to set for about 30 minutes.
Step 7
When the chocolate has set, slice and enjoy. In addition to that, you can drizzle melted chocolate on top of the Rice Krispie cake. To melt the chocolate chips, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. And put them in the microwave. With that, use a spoon to drizzle.
Ingredients For Simple Rice Crispy Cake
Step 1
Before anything else, take a large microwavable bowl, place three tablespoons of butter. After that, microwave on high for about 45 seconds or until melted.
Step 2
Then, add one pack of marshmallows. So with that, toss it using a rubber spatula. After that, microwave for another one and a half minutes. Or until the marshmallows melt completely. In addition to that, stirring the mixture for about 45 seconds ensures that it combines entirely.
Step 3
Afterward, place 6 cups of Rice Krispies into the bowl. And make sure to mix well. Then, press the mixture into an 8-inch round pan that you greased with a cooking spray. After that, set it aside.
Step 4
Next, repeat the process in the other 8-inch pan. With that, let it cool completely.
Step 5
Once the Rice Krispies cool entirely, remove the Rice Krispies cakes from the pans.
Step 6
Lastly, stack the Rice Krispies Cake. Do not forget to add frosting in between. And spread one layer of frosting using an offset spatula on top of the Rice Krispie cake. Afterward, sprinkle it with your colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients For Rice Krispies Neopolitan Cake
Step 1
First and foremost, grease three pieces of an 8-inch cake pan. And line them with parchment paper. Then, set them aside.
Step 2
To make the chocolate layer, microwave two tablespoons of butter and chocolate in high setting in a large microwavable bowl. Make sure to do it for about 30 seconds intervals until the ingredients melt completely. After that, toss half of the pack of regular marshmallows into the mixture using a rubber spatula.
Step 3
Then, microwave again on high for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted. Afterward, immediately stir 4 cups of Rice Krispies with the mixture. Next, pour and press the Rice Krispies mixture into an 8-inch round pan with greased hands. After that, ensure to let the cake sit for 30 minutes or until it becomes firm.
Step 4
For the vanilla layer, repeat the process of making the chocolate layer. However, do not put chocolate.
Step 5
For the strawberry layer, repeat the vanilla layer process. But, use strawberry marshmallows instead of the regular ones.
Step 6
Then, stack your Rice Krispie Cake, spreading half a cup of frosting between layers. After that, decorate your cake with a dollop of frosting on top. And add Maraschino cherry on every single dollop of frosting. Cut, serve, and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks for Rice Krispie Cake Ideas
Essentially, grease your hands with cooking spray when pressing the Rice Krispie down in the pan. As a result, it will prevent the Rice Krispies from sticking in your hands. Moreover, you can use a loaf pan if you want chunky pieces. In addition to that, store the leftover Rice Krispie cake in an airtight container at room temperature. Because of this, it will last up to five days.
Delicious Rice Krispie Cake Ideas
Equipment
- Medium-sized cooking pot
- Saucepan
- Large Spoon
- 9×9 baking pan
- Cooking spray
- Large microwavable bowl
- Microwave
- 5 pcs 8-inch round pan
- Mixing bowls
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For Nutella Rice Krispie Cake
- 6 ounces of Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces of mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup of Nutella
- 1/4 cup of butter
For Simple Rice Crispy Cake
- 6 tbsp of butter divided into two portions
- Two packs of mini marshmallows divided into two portions
- 12 cups of Rice Krispies divided into two portions
- One container of ready-to-spread frosting.
- 2 tbsp of colorful sprinkles
For Rice Krispies Neopolitan Cake
- 6 tbsp of butter divided into three parts
- 2 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate
- One pack of marshmallows about 16 ounces, divided into two parts
- 12 cups of Rice Krispies divided into three parts
- One pack of strawberry marshmallows about 8 ounces
- White frosting can be store-bought or homemade
- 8 pcs Maraschino cherries with stems
Instructions
For Nutella Rice Krispie Cake
- Using a saucepan, melt the marshmallows and butter over low heat. Do this until the marshmallows turn to a liquid consistency. With that, constantly stir to avoid sticking.
- Then, take your large bowl and stir the melted marshmallows and Rice Krispies together until they combined well. After that, set aside.
- Afterward, spray your 9x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Then, scatter your mini chocolate chips at the bottom of your pan. Because of that, the chocolate chips will stick to the cake after you finish the process. Afterward, pour the melted marshmallows and Rice Krispies into the 9x9-inch pan.
- Next, take the same saucepan you used to melt the marshmallow. Then, add the remaining mini chocolate chips and Nutella. After that, warm it up until it becomes melted and smooth.
- Then, pour the Nutella and mini chocolate chip Rice Krispie mixture into the pan. And press it down using your hands. Afterward, use the large spoon to even it out.
- After that, chill the pan in the refrigerator. And make sure to wait for the chocolate to set for about 30 minutes.
- When the chocolate has set, slice and enjoy. In addition to that, you can drizzle melted chocolate on top of the Rice Krispie cake. To melt the chocolate chips, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. And put them in the microwave. With that, use a spoon to drizzle.
For Simple Rice Crispy Cake
- Before anything else, take a large microwavable bowl, place three tablespoons of butter. After that, microwave on high for about 45 seconds or until melted.
- Then, add one pack of marshmallows. So with that, toss it using a rubber spatula. After that, microwave for another one and a half minutes. Or until the marshmallows melt completely. In addition to that, stirring the mixture for about 45 seconds ensures that it combines entirely.
- Afterward, place 6 cups of Rice Krispies into the bowl. And make sure to mix well. Then, press the mixture into an 8-inch round pan that you greased with a cooking spray. After that, set it aside.
- Next, repeat the process in the other 8-inch pan. With that, let it cool completely.
- Once the Rice Krispies cool entirely, remove the Rice Krispies cakes from the pans.
- Lastly, stack the Rice Krispies Cake. Do not forget to add frosting in between. And spread one layer of frosting using an offset spatula on top of the Rice Krispie cake. Afterward, sprinkle it with your colorful sprinkles.
For Rice Krispies Neopolitan Cake
- First and foremost, grease three pieces of an 8-inch cake pan. And line them with parchment paper. Then, set them aside.
- To make the chocolate layer, microwave two tablespoons of butter and chocolate in high setting in a large microwavable bowl. Make sure to do it for about 30 seconds intervals until the ingredients melt completely. After that, toss half of the pack of regular marshmallows into the mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Then, microwave again on high for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted. Afterward, immediately stir 4 cups of Rice Krispies with the mixture. Next, pour and press the Rice Krispies mixture into an 8-inch round pan with greased hands. After that, ensure to let the cake sit for 30 minutes or until it becomes firm.
- For the vanilla layer, repeat the process of making the chocolate layer. However, do not put chocolate.
- For the strawberry layer, repeat the vanilla layer process. But, use strawberry marshmallows instead of the regular ones.
- Then, stack your Rice Krispie Cake, spreading half a cup of frosting between layers. After that, decorate your cake with a dollop of frosting on top. And add Maraschino cherry on every single dollop of frosting. Cut, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Zarah is an experienced pastry chef whose creations have delighted countless customers. With a passion for baking, Zarah has developed a unique style that combines classic techniques with modern flavors. Her desserts are consistently crafted with the finest ingredients, and her attention to detail is evident in the stunning and delectable results. Zarah has a wealth of experience in the pastry kitchen, and loves to share her knowledge with others. Whether it is teaching a class or creating a custom cake for a special occasion, Zarah is committed to making sure every customer is satisfied.