Popcorn Cake (Printable Version)
A playful dessert mixing fluffy popcorn with marshmallows and candies for parties
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 12 cups plain popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
→ Marshmallow Mixture
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
→ Add-ins
04 - 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (e.g., M&Ms)
05 - 1 cup mini pretzels, broken
06 - 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Generously grease a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Place popped popcorn in an extra-large mixing bowl. Carefully sort through and discard any unpopped kernels.
03 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
04 - Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Using buttered hands or a spatula, quickly toss until all popcorn is evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold in candy-coated chocolates, pretzel pieces, and peanuts if using. Reserve a small handful of candies for garnish if desired.
06 - Firmly press the mixture into the prepared Bundt pan, packing it tightly and smoothing the top surface.
07 - Let the cake cool at room temperature for 1 hour or until completely set and firm.
08 - Invert the pan onto a serving plate, lift away the pan, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the perfect solution when you need something sweet but want to avoid turning on the oven
- The combination of salty pretzels, sweet popcorn, and chocolate creates the most addictive flavor party
02 -
- Butter your hands or spray them with nonstick spray before mixing, or you will end up with popcorn-marshmallow gloves that refuse to come off
- Press firmly into the pan, but not so hard that you crush all the air out of the popcorn, or you will end up with a dense block instead of a fluffy cake
03 -
- If your marshmallow mixture starts to stiffen before you finish mixing, pop the bowl in the microwave for 15 seconds to loosen it back up
- For an adult version, swap some of the butter for coconut oil and add toasted coconut flakes along with dark chocolate chunks