My Boyfriend's Birthday Cake

Crispy Rice Layer Cake

Don’t get the wrong idea, folks. This boyfriend-girlfriend relationship is all above board, spouse approved, and largely based on cake - specifically crispy rice cake. When I know my friend needs a little cheering up or most of the time for no special reason, I make him a crispy rice cake.

For his birthday, it was only natural to forgo the usual sheet cake and make him a crispy rice layer cake. It's super easy, quick to make and you won't even heat up the oven. If you want to make one for your boyfriend, here's how.

MA's Crispy Rice Layer Cake

Butter 2 springform pans.

4 tbsp butter

1 package (10 oz) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows

7 cups crispy rice cereal

1 to 1 ½ cups frosting of your choice

Mixture cooling in springform pans

In a large, microwavable bowl, heat butter and marshmallows on high for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. If things have not melted down after 3 minutes, microwave in 15 or 20 second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth.

Add crispy rice cereal to butter and marshmallow mixture. Stir until all the cereal is well coated. A well-buttered spatula makes stirring easier.

Divide mixture in half and put each half into one pan. Press mixture into pan using the buttered spatula, wax paper or buttered fingers if the mixture is cool enough.

Crispy and good with chocolate frosting!

Leave in pans for 10-15 minutes. Then remove from pans and place onto rack covered with wax paper to dry completely, about an hour.

Place one cake on serving plate and cover top with frosting. Place second cake on top and cover top with frosting. You can cover the sides of the cake if you wish, but I like the look of the cereal cakes.

Serves 8 to 10.

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