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The birthday treat your kids are going to ask you to make again and again.
Birthday Cake Muddy Buddies are a fun twist on classic puppy chow made with Funfetti cake mix, white chocolate peanut butter, and Rice Chex. The perfect no-bake party snack!
Made with Rice Chex, white chocolate peanut butter, and cake mix, they’re the perfect snack for birthday parties, movie nights, baby showers, or whenever you’re craving a fun and festive treat.
Listen, I know, I KNOW I’m going to be eaten alive for this but it’s the truth and I cannot lie… I ate cake mix powder as a kid. And it was wonderful. Yes, I’m talking the actual powder. I’d dump it into the bowl and if there was a clump I’d carefully, oh so delicately lift it up and eat it! It was so good! lol! How could I not make something cake mix flavor as an adult? So, a sweet Chex mix was the best perfect way to combine two favs!
Why You’ll Love This Muddy Buddies Recipe
- Easy no-bake treat
- Ready in minutes
- Packed with birthday cake flavor
- Perfect for parties and celebrations
- Fun for kids and adults
- Great make-ahead snack
- Uses simple ingredients
- Sweet, crunchy, and irresistible
- Perfect for gifting and treat bags
- Colorful and festive
Ingredients You’ll Need
These Birthday Cake Muddy Buddies use just a handful of ingredients to create a sweet and crunchy snack that tastes just like Funfetti cake batter. Every ingredient plays a role in creating the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
- Funfetti Cake Mix: Adds sweet birthday cake flavor and colorful sprinkles that make this snack extra festive.
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter: Creates a creamy coating with sweet peanut butter flavor throughout every bite.
- Butter: Helps create a smooth, rich coating for the cereal.
- White Chocolate Chips: Add sweetness and help the coating set perfectly.
- Rice Chex: The classic crunchy base that holds all the delicious cake batter flavor.
How to Make Cake Batter Muddy Buddies
- Heat-treat the cake mix: Spread the cake mix on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Make the coating: Melt the white chocolate peanut butter, butter, and white chocolate chips together in a large saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the cereal: Place the Rice Chex in a large bowl. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Add the cake mix: Let the cereal cool slightly, then toss with 1 cup of the heat-treated cake mix. Add additional cake mix a little at a time until coated to your liking.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muddy buddies to cool completely before serving.
Variations and Substitutions
Make It Extra Festive: Add rainbow sprinkles.
Birthday Party Version: Mix in mini marshmallows and white chocolate candies.
Different Cake Mix Flavors: Try yellow cake, strawberry cake, chocolate cake, or confetti cake mix.
Add More Crunch: Mix in pretzels, vanilla wafers or peanuts.
Storage Tips
Store Birthday Cake Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Funfetti Muddy Buddies FAQs
Heat-treating the cake mix eliminates any potential bacteria and makes it safe to eat without baking.
Absolutely! Yellow, chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla cake mix all work well.
Yes. They’re perfect for making several days before a party or gathering.
No. They store best in an airtight container at room temperature.
I love having fun little recipes like these Birthday Cake Muddy Buddies in my back pocket because they’re ridiculously easy to make and always disappear fast! They’re great for a birthday party, movie night, baby shower, or just because you’re craving something sweet. With their crunchy texture, colorful sprinkles, and irresistible cake batter flavor, everyone will keep coming back for just one more handful!
More Sweet Snack Recipes…
- Classic Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)
- Coconut Sweet Chex Mix
- 5 Minute Reese’s Snack Mix
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cups
- Churro Snack Mix
Watch How These Cake Batter Muddy Buddies are Made…
Cake Batter Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- ¾ Box Funfetti Cake Mix, powder
- ¾ Cup White Chocolate Peanut Butter, creamy
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 ½ Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 8 ½ Cup Rice Chex
Instructions
- First heat treat cake mix. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the cake mix in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes. Let it cool completely.¾ Box Funfetti Cake Mix
- Melt peanut butter, butter, white chocolate chips together in a large saucepan, stirring frequently over medium heat or use a microwave.¾ Cup White Chocolate Peanut Butter, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 ½ Cup White Chocolate Chips
- Add the cereal to a large bowl. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.8 ½ Cup Rice Chex
- Let the mixture cool for a bit so it’s not too warm. Add 1 cup cake mix. Mix until combined.
- Add more cake mix 1/4 cup at a time until your cereal is coated to your satisfaction. Let the muddy buddies cool.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
