Popcorn Candy Cake

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Updated on Jun. 04, 2022

This fun cake's made of popcorn. It's sweetened with gumdrops and miniature marshmallows, so kids loves it!—Roberta Uhl, Summerville, Oregon

Editor's Note: A two-piece tube pan is not recommended for this recipe.
Test Kitchen Approved

Popcorn Candy Cake

Yield: 16-18 servings
Prep: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 5 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 package (24 ounces) spiced gumdrops
  • 1 cup salted peanuts

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the marshmallows, oil and butter; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, gumdrops and peanuts. Stir in marshmallow mixture; toss to coat. Press into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Cover and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight.
  2. Dip pan in hot water for 5-10 seconds to unmold. Slice cake with an electric or serrated knife.
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