Popcorn Cake (Print Version)

Playful dessert mixing fluffy popcorn with melted marshmallows and colorful candies for a fun, sliceable party treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 12 cups plain popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)

→ Marshmallow Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 10 oz package mini marshmallows

→ Add-ins

04 - 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
05 - 1 cup mini pretzels, broken into pieces
06 - 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Generously grease a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray, ensuring all surfaces are coated to prevent sticking.
02 - Transfer popped popcorn to a very large mixing bowl. Carefully sort through and remove any unpopped kernels.
03 - Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes.
04 - Pour melted marshmallow mixture over popcorn. Work quickly using buttered hands or a spatula to 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 topping decoration.
06 - Press mixture firmly and evenly into prepared pan, packing tightly to help the cake hold its shape. Smooth the top surface.
07 - Let cake cool at room temperature for 1 hour until completely set and firm to the touch.
08 - Invert pan onto serving plate to release cake. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its like rice krispie treats grew up, went to a party, and came back with way more personality and better stories to tell
  • The salty pretzel crunch against sweet marshmallow and chocolate hits every single craving at once in the most chaotic beautiful way
02 -
  • Work quickly once that marshmallow mixture hits the popcorn because it starts setting up faster than you expect
  • Butter your hands or spray them with nonstick spray before pressing the mixture into the pan or you will regret every sticky second
03 -
  • Use a rubber spatula coated in nonstick spray to press the mixture into the pan without sticking
  • Let the marshmallow mixture cool for just 30 seconds before pouring so it doesn't melt the chocolate candies

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