Recipe - Popcorn Cake - Happy Home Fairy (2024)

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I know your eyes must be poppin’ out of your head with excitement as you admire this delicious fun-ness!

A Popcorn Cake!

Here, my Happy Home friends, lies the answer to your What should I do with my Happy Buddies this summer? question.

What you need to make a Popcorn Cake…3 bags of microwave popcorn (popped and seeded) *I actually ended up only being able to use about 2 1/4 bags

1 stick of butter

1 (16 oz) bag large marshmallows

1 lb bag of M&M’s

1 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts, optional

Bundt Cake pan (heavily greased or sprayed)

How to Make a Popcorn Cake…Step 1. Melt butter and marshmallows in the microwave for 1 minute.

Stir and then return to microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes.Step 2. Combine marshmallow mixture, popcorn, M&M’s (save a handful for Step 3!) and peanuts all together.

*Dear Happy Home Friends, please note that a bowl the size of Jupiter would be the most helpful during this step so that marshmallow/popcorn goo does not get all over your counter.

Step 3. Sprinkle some extra M&M’s on the bottom of a super well-greased Bundt pan.Step 4. Pour the popcorn mixture over the M&M’s and press it in tight! Let it sit for 1-2 hours or overnight.

Step 5. Remove from the pan and let the fun begin!

A Popcorn Cake can be cut and served with a good knife or just be crazy and let everyone dig in with their bare hands. 🙂I hope that the Popcorn Cake becomes a ‘POP’ular treat in your Happy Home!

Happy Popcorn Cake-ing! 🙂

P.S. National Popcorn Day happens to be January 19th, so file this recipe away and celebrate it right!

About Happy Home Fairy

Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

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19 Comments

Kristine Foley
July 18, 2011 at 11:38 am
Thanks for this awesome idea! I pinned it and plan to make it for my daughters bday party at the end of the month. Thanks again!
Kristine
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Sue
July 18, 2011 at 12:04 pm
So fun, festive and yummy! Great combination!
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Danielle
July 18, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Wow that looks amazingly delicious!
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McRae Family
July 18, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Question, is it really good!? I’m thinking about making it for my sister-in-law’s bachelorette party this weekend!!
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- Happy Home Fairy
  July 19, 2011 at 7:55 am
  Everyone LOVED it at the party! It tastes like a Rice Krispie Treat but with popcorn instead! Let me know how it turns out if you make it!
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  - McRae Family
    July 26, 2011 at 11:18 pm
    I made it and it was DELICIOUS! Everyone loved it 🙂 Thank you so much! I think next time I might try the colored marshmallows to see if it adds some more color 🙂 🙂
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    - Happy Home Fairy
      July 26, 2011 at 11:25 pm
      Best News EVER! Thanks for letting me know!
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Nadia
July 19, 2011 at 7:44 am
Fun, great idea!!
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- Happy Home Fairy
  July 19, 2011 at 1:28 pm
  Thanks, Nadia! I am so happy you popped by Happy Home Fairy!
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Festive Party Girl - Angie
July 19, 2011 at 9:50 am
What a colorful, delicious looking treat. My daughter is a huge popcorn lover, this will definitely satisfy her popcorn cravings and her sweet tooth. Thanks for sharing!
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- Happy Home Fairy
  July 19, 2011 at 1:28 pm
  Angie! That is so great! We love popcorn over at our Happy Home too! I think this is the coolest thing to make for Family Movie Nights! I hope she likes it!
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Mimi
July 19, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Oh wow! That is so cool and looks great! We used to buy popcorn balls that I could only find around Halloween. I’m thinking this might be similar. We love popcorn around here and can’t wait to try this! So glad you shared at Nothing But Country!
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Sheryl
July 20, 2011 at 1:15 am
Mmmmm…I bet this tastes a little like a popcorn ball! LOVE IT! I would love it if you came by Cast Party Wednesday tomorrow and shared some of your recipes with us.
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
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~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
July 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Yum! I’ve been making variations on rice krispie treats, too! I’ve recently made marshmallow bar treats with crushed Ruffles potato chips and dark chocolate. I also made some out of broken up mini pretzles. Both were hits at a cookout and a work, respectively! I will be making both again! Now I will have to try your popcorn cake, too!
~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
http://www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com
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shopannies
July 21, 2011 at 10:19 am
love this perfect for movie night
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Something Swanky
July 21, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Love this!! It’s an awesome movie/date-night treat 🙂 I’d love for you to swing by and link it up to my Sweet Treats Party!! Hope to see you there 🙂
Ashton
http://www.somethingswanky.com
{Sweet Treats Thursday}
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Sheryl
July 26, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by Cast Party Wednesday last week. I really appreciate you sharing your recipe with us. I hope you will join us again for another awesome party filled with yummy recipes.
Thanks Again!
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Aiesha
June 9, 2013 at 12:43 am
This is an awesome idea. What do you recommend to grease your bundt pan with?
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- Happy Home Fairy
  June 9, 2013 at 7:00 am
  I just use cooking spray! Easy peasy!
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