Description
Fruity Pebbles Pound Cake is a colorful, whimsical twist on a classic pound cake. Packed with the vibrant crunch of Fruity Pebbles cereal, it’s a moist and buttery dessert that’s fun for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Gently fold in 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle additional Fruity Pebbles on top for decoration.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Drizzle with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Add citrus zest for a fresh flavor twist.
- White chocolate chips pair well with the cereal.
- Coating cereal in flour helps prevent sinking.
- Can be made dairy-free or gluten-free with appropriate substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg