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Cereal Milk Cake with Lucky Charms Filling

A delightful cake that combines the nostalgic flavors of cereal milk and Lucky Charms, perfect for celebrations and cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups milk whole milk preferred
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lucky Charms Filling
  • 1 cup Lucky Charms cereal
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream use sparingly

Method
 

Prepare the Cereal Milk
  1. Combine 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of Lucky Charms in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to infuse those delightful flavors, then strain out the cereal.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. Beat together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add Eggs and Cereal Milk
  1. Incorporate 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then pour in your prepared cereal milk and blend until smooth and creamy.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; don’t overmix!
Pour into Pans
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide the batter evenly between two greased cake pans. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
  1. Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for birthdays, brunch, or just because!

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