Patriotic Popcorn Cake Recipe

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"My mother gave me this recipe, and it has been a bake sale and holiday favorite ever since," relates Teresa Lerret from Vacaville, California. "Kids and adults love the caramel popcorn taste. For faster preparation, use microwave popcorn," she suggests.

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Patriotic Popcorn Cake Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
  • Yield: 16-18 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows
  • 20 caramels
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • 1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 cup red, white and blue milk chocolate M&M's

Directions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, caramels and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes or until melted, stirring occasionally. Place the popcorn in a large bowl; pour caramel mixture over popcorn and mix well.
  • Stir in peanuts and M&M's. Press into a well-greased 10-in. tube pan. Cool until firm. Remove from pan; cut with a serrated knife. Yield: 16-18 servings.

    Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Hershey caramels in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 302 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Patriotic Popcorn Cake in Quick Cooking July/August 2004, p51

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Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2012 by kimcools

I have made this twice. I popped my own corn the first time, but used bagged popcorn this time and it worked so well!

I also use the Kraft caramels that come in little balls instead of the cubes and they really melt well! I think one cup of the little caramel balls equals the 20 large cubes. I also always get worried that the carmel sauce won't be enough to cover the popcorn, but it turns out to be perfect! I loove this recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2010 by carolscience

I have to make this every fourth! Easy to make, easier to eat

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2009 by spdrwbbb

I thought sustituting macadamias instead of peanuts, and forming individual popcorn balls instead of the cake, thus eliminating the cutting.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2009 by melissasavor

 
 

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