Looking for a quick and easy dessert? Try this Rice Crispy Cakes recipe! Made with crispy rice cereal and melted chocolate, they’re a delicious and fun treat for any occasion.
Rice Crispy Cakes
Rice crispy cakes are a classic and easy-to-make dessert or snack that’s loved by many. They are made from combining rice crispy cereal with melted chocolate and butter or syrup, then shaping the mixture into small cakes and allowing them to set in the refrigerator.
Rice crispy cereal was first introduced in 1928 by the Kellogg company as “Kellogg’s Rice Krispies”. It was marketed as a “wonder food” and became popular quickly due to its unique texture and sound.
Rice crispy cakes are a great recipe to make with kids. They are easy to make and require no baking or cooking. Children can help with mixing the ingredients, shaping the cakes, and decorating them with sprinkles or other toppings.
To make rice crispy cakes, you will need a few basic ingredients: rice crispy cereal, chocolate (milk or dark), butter or golden syrup, and any desired toppings such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or marshmallows.
To make the process easier, melt the chocolate and butter or syrup in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Mix in the rice crispy cereal until well coated, then spoon the mixture into cupcake cases or a greased baking tray. Allow the cakes to set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Rice crispy cakes can be customized to suit any occasion. Add food coloring to the mixture to create colorful cakes for parties, or use themed sprinkles to decorate them for holidays such as Christmas or Halloween.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding different flavors or textures to the mixture. Crushed cookies, chopped nuts, or dried fruit can all add extra crunch or sweetness to the cakes.
Overall, rice crispy cakes are a fun and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit any taste or occasion.
Why are my rice crispy cakes not sticking together?
Rice crispy cakes can fail to stick together for a few reasons:
Not using enough marshmallows or butter: The marshmallows and butter serve as the binding agent for the rice crispy cakes. If you don’t use enough marshmallows or butter, the mixture can be too dry and crumbly, making it difficult for the rice crispy cakes to stick together.
Using too much cereal: If you use too much cereal in relation to the amount of marshmallows and butter, the mixture can become too dry and difficult to mold into the desired shape.
Not mixing the ingredients thoroughly: When making rice crispy cakes, it’s important to mix the cereal and marshmallow mixture thoroughly to ensure that all of the cereal is coated with the marshmallow mixture. If the ingredients are not mixed well enough, the cereal can clump together and fail to stick together.
Not pressing the mixture firmly enough: Once you have combined the cereal and marshmallow mixture, it’s important to press the mixture firmly into the pan or mold to ensure that the rice crispy cakes stick together.
Why are my rice crispy cakes soggy?
Overheating the marshmallow mixture: When making rice crispy cakes, it’s important to heat the marshmallows and butter just until they melt and combine smoothly. If the mixture is overheated, it can become too thin and runny, which will result in soggy rice crispy cakes.
Using too much butter: Adding too much butter to the marshmallow mixture can result in a greasy and oily texture that can make the rice crispy cakes soggy.
Not using enough cereal: The amount of cereal used in the recipe is important to achieve the right balance of marshmallow and cereal. If you don’t use enough cereal, the mixture can be too wet, resulting in soggy rice crispy cakes.
Adding wet ingredients: If you add wet ingredients such as fruit or syrup to the rice crispy cakes, they can become soggy over time.
In a large bowl, mix together the Rice Krispies cereal and chocolate protein powder.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the almond butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and protein powder mixture, and mix until everything is evenly coated.
Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture into the dish, making an even layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.
Pour the melted chocolate over the Rice Krispie layer, spreading it out with a spatula.
Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
Let the Rice Crispy Cakes cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
Cut the cakes into squares or desired shapes.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Rice Crispy Cakes!
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