Popcorn Cake Recipe
This Popcorn Cake is a fun and colorful treat combining crispy popcorn with a sweet, melty marshmallow coating and sprinkled with plain M&M’s. It’s easy to make using simple ingredients, molded into a festive Bundt cake shape perfect for parties or a delightful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (microwave melting)
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes resting time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Cake Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter
- 20 ounces mini marshmallows (two 10 ounce packages)
- 14 cups bagged pre-popped unflavored popcorn, kernels removed (Microwave popcorn can be substituted)
- 2 cups plain M&M’s
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Lightly spray a 10 cup Bundt cake pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and to ease cake removal later.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and both packages of mini marshmallows. Heat on high in 30-second increments, stirring between intervals until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Popcorn: Place the pre-popped popcorn into an extra large (6 to 7 quarts) bowl, ensuring there’s enough room to mix thoroughly.
- Combine Mixture: Pour the melted marshmallow and butter mixture over the popcorn, stirring gently with a wooden spoon to evenly coat all popcorn pieces without crushing them.
- Add M&M’s: Sprinkle in the plain M&M’s, stirring very gently to avoid color smudging and to distribute evenly through the popcorn mixture.
- Shape in Pan: Scoop the coated popcorn mixture into the prepared Bundt pan, gently pressing down as you add more to compact the cake for better shape retention.
- Set the Cake: Allow the popcorn cake to rest at room temperature for 2 hours or until it becomes firm and holds together well.
- Serve: Carefully invert the Bundt pan onto a serving plate and cut the cake into 12 slices for serving.
Notes
- Using plain M&M’s prevents color bleeds but you can try other candy types if desired.
- Microwave cooking times may vary; stir marshmallows frequently to avoid burning.
- Pressing the popcorn firmly in the pan helps the cake hold its shape better.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.
Keywords: popcorn cake, marshmallow popcorn dessert, buttery popcorn cake, M&M popcorn treat, party dessert, easy snack cake
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