Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Cake with M&M’s Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make popcorn cake combining buttery sweetness with gooey marshmallows and colorful M&M’s for a fun, crunchy treat perfect for parties or movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Popcorn Cake Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter
- 20 ounces (2 10-ounce packages) mini marshmallows
- 14 cups unflavored, pre-popped popcorn (kernels removed)
- 2 cups plain M&M’s
Instructions
- Prepare the marshmallow mixture: In a large pot or saucepan, melt the salted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine popcorn and marshmallow: Immediately remove the melted marshmallow mixture from heat and fold in the 14 cups of unflavored popcorn, stirring gently to coat the popcorn evenly without crushing the kernels.
- Add M&M’s: Stir in 2 cups of plain M&M’s, distributing them evenly throughout the popcorn mixture. Reserve a few M&M’s for topping if desired.
- Shape the cake: Transfer the mixture into a buttered or parchment-lined 9-inch round cake pan or form it into a cake shape on a large baking sheet using your hands or a spatula. Press the mixture firmly to ensure it holds together well.
- Cool and set: Allow the popcorn cake to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until it is set and firm enough to slice and serve.
- Serve: Slice into wedges or squares and enjoy this sweet, crunchy treat.
Notes
- For easier shaping, butter your hands or spatula before pressing the mixture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute the plain M&M’s with peanut M&M’s or other colorful candy for variation.
- Make sure to use fresh pre-popped popcorn without added flavorings or salt to ensure the best sweetness balance.
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