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Popcorn Cake
Crunchy, sweet and easy to make, popcorn cake is a hit with kids and adult alike! You can adjust the candies according to the occasion, from Christmas to birthday!
Prep Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- one gram package miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 18 cups popped corn
- 1 package Christmas M&M Candies or similar candy, choosing color to match the holiday
Toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips white or chocolate
- 1/2 cup melting disks assorted colors
- Sprinkles color to match occasion
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn, and carefully remove ALL kernels! Place in a very large bowl and set aside.
- Spray an angel food cake pan with flavorless cooking spray.
- Combine the marshmallows, and butter in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring until the marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat.
- Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn in the bowl. Mix together until the popcorn is covered. Mix in the chosen candies.
- With buttered hands, press the mixture into the pan, cover with plastic wrap and let it set for an hour or so. Do NOT refrigerate!
- Remove from the pan onto a serving platter.
- Melt your chosen chocolate. Melt then drizzle over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with the sprinkles before the chocolate sets. Let the chocolate set completely, and serve.
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Notes
- This is a basic recipe that can be tweaked for any occasion!
- You can adjust the amount of popcorn and marshmallows, add less popcorn for a chewier cake etc
Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
415IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.