Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 302
  • Fat:
  • 14 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 9 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 178 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 43 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 5 g

Patriotic Popcorn Cake

"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.

SERVINGS

16-18

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Microwave

PREP

10 min.

TOTAL

10 min.

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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 12, 2008

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