Sprinkle Marshmallow Cake Bars

Need a quick and easy celebration dessert idea? Look no further than these sprinkle marshmallow cake bars!

These couldn't be easier to make. They use a boxed cake mix as the base, and are then topped with melted marshmallows, chocolate chips, and sprinkles for the perfect party food!

Party Dessert In-A-Pinch

Sometimes we just need a quick and easy party dessert idea. This one a no-fuss recipe that will delight guests, especially kids!

• By using a boxed cake mix you're saving time and effort.
• This is such a simple an easy idea that looks like it took a lot more work than it actually did.
• Prep is less than 5 minutes, then after baking and chilling, all you need to do is slice and serve.
• Boxed cake mix is inexpensive, making this an affordable recipe to serve at parties. For even more savings, buy other ingredients like marshmallows, sprinkles and chocolate chips from the bulk food section at the grocery store.
• This recipe can easily be adapted to your tastes. Feel free to use a different flavor of cake mix and toppings!

Recipe Ingredients

CAKE MIX BOX: To keep things easy, this recipe uses a boxed cake mix. You can use any style of cake mix, I used Betty Crocker's devil's food cake mix. White, chocolate, strawberry or any other flavors will all work. And depending on the brand and cake mix you use, the ingredient additions (eggs, milk, butter) might vary.

CAKE ADDITIONS: For this recipe, I used milk, melted butter, and eggs to make the cake. You can follow the instructions on the back of your cake mix box to make the cake as this will give the best results.

TOPPINGS: The toppings are the star of the show here! Mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and confetti sprinkles are added to the top of the cake to give the perfect celebratory effect. Feel free to switch up the toppings. Chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, and M&Ms would all be great additions.

How To Make Sprinkle Marshmallow Cake Bars

This recipe is easy peasy and the perfect dump-and-go style dessert:

1. Add cake mix and other ingredients according to the boxed cake mix instructions.
2. Bake the cake until set.
3. Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and sprinkles according to the full recipe instructions below.
4. Place back in the oven until marshmallows and begin to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
5. Let cool, then place in the fridge to chill completely. Slice into squares to serve.

Recipe Tips

• Follow the boxed cake mix instructions for the best results. Each cake box will vary in ingredients and cooking times.
• Once you add the toppings, keep an eye on them in the oven. As soon as they begin to melt you can remove the cake. Keeping it in the oven too long can result in an overbaked cake.
• Feel free to change up the toppings! Chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, candies, gummy worms, and M&Ms are all fun additions that kids will love. (Add the gummies after the cake is out of the oven so that they won't melt).
• The cake needs to be chilled completely before slicing, otherwise, the chocolate chips won't keep their shape.
• Slice the bars in advance before serving for an easy grab-and-eat style dessert.

More Easy Desserts

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• Strawberry Angel Food Dessert only needs 4 ingredients.
• Pudding In A Cloud is another kid favorite with just a few ingredients.
• Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies use a cake box mix as the base.

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