Description
This cake batter fudge is a quick, no-bake fall dessert made with white cake mix, sprinkles, and pantry staples. Creamy, chewy, and festive, these squares are perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white cake mix (120g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes (113g)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (60ml)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (75g)
- Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (40g)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (30g)
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini marshmallows (15g)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease the paper if desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix and powdered sugar until no lumps remain. Sift if needed.
- Place butter and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, until butter is melted and mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Pour the hot butter-milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract and salt. Mix with a whisk or mixer until smooth and thick.
- Let the mixture cool for about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the sprinkles (and any optional add-ins). Reserve a few sprinkles for topping if desired.
- Spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula. Sprinkle remaining sprinkles on top and gently press in.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. For faster setting, freeze for 45 minutes.
- Lift fudge out using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares (or smaller bites for parties).
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake mix. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk. Add sprinkles after mixture cools slightly to prevent color bleeding. Chill longer for firmer fudge. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwave melting)
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/16th of batch)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
Keywords: cake batter fudge, fall dessert, easy fudge, no bake, birthday treat, party squares, sprinkles, vanilla fudge, gluten-free option, dairy-free option