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Cocoa Pebbles Cupcakes Recipe
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Koti Beth Designs
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24 cupcakes
50 min
Take a box of chocolate cake mix to the next level with this delicious Cocoa Pebbles cupcakes! This is an easy recipe to make, and it's perfect for a party.
I started with a box of cake mix and added a box of chocolate pudding to make the cupcakes moist. Then I added Cocoa Pebbles cereal to give it more chocolate flavor and a fun texture. These are based on the Duncan Hines Cocoa Pebbles cake mix.
Even though I used a box cake mix, I recommend making the frosting from scratch. It's so much better than canned frosting!
These are a fun cupcake and easy to make at home. My kids love them!
Cocoa Pebbles Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe details
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup Cocoa Pebbles cereal
- 1 3.5 ounce box of chocolate pudding mix
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large egg whites
For the Frosting
- 1 ½ cups salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup of cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup crushed Cocoa Pebbles Cereal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin pan or line with cupcake liners.
- Combine the cake mix and pudding mix in a large bowl. Add the water, sour cream, and eggs. Use a hand mixer to mix on medium until combined. Fold in 3/4 cup Cocoa Pebbles.
- Fill the muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. Sprinkle some Cocoa Pebbles cereal on top. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out cleal. Let cool completely before frosting.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Slow mix in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time while adding a tablespoon of the cream and cocoa powder between each cup of sugar. Mix for 1 minute or until creamy.
- Fill your piping bag with the frosting. Frost the cupcakes as desired. Add crushed Cocoa Pebbles on top.
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Published June 8th, 2022 12:58 PM
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Yummy! How ‘bout Fruity Pebbles with yellow cake/vanilla pudding mix?