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Popcorn Cake

Make a fun and crunchy Popcorn Cake with this easy recipe. Perfect for parties, holidays, or movie nights, this sweet treat combines popcorn, marshmallows, and chocolate for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Allow to Cool and Set:1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Popcorn Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 501kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter plus extra for greasing the pan
  • 1 16-ounce bag marshmallows (2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 cups popped popcorn (Unsalted butter, plain or lightly salted popcorn are best for this recipe.)
  • 2 cups M&M’s
  • cups pretzel sticks broken into pieces
  • 1 cup peanuts lightly salted

Instructions

  • Generously coat a bundt pan with melted butter, making sure to cover all the grooves well. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and marshmallows. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a very large mixing bowl, add the popcorn, pretzel pieces, peanuts, and M&M’s. Gently toss to evenly distribute everything.
  • Pour the warm marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a spatula, carefully fold everything together until all the ingredients are coated.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared bundt pan. Place a piece of parchment paper over the top and press the mixture firmly into the pan to help it hold its shape and prevent sticking.
  • Cover the pan loosely with foil and allow the popcorn cake to cool and set for at least 1 hour. This helps the cake firm up, so it releases and slices cleanly.
  • When ready to serve, run a butter knife carefully around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
  • Turn the pan upside down onto a serving plate and lift the pan away. The cake should release easily.
  • Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Allow the popcorn cake to cool completely before slicing for best results.
This popcorn cake is best served within 1-3 days as the popcorn will start to get stale.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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