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Popcorn Candy Cake

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

16-18 servings

Updated: 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
Popcorn Candy Cake
Popcorn Candy Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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.
Editor's Note: A two-piece tube pan is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 458 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.