Popcorn Candy Cake Recipe

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

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Popcorn Candy Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 16-18 Servings
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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

  • 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.
  • Dip pan in hot water for 5-10 seconds to unmold. Slice cake with an electric or serrated knife. Yield: 16-18 servings.

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

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 458 calories, 22 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Popcorn Candy Cake in Country Woman November/December 1998, p38

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Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2010 by wlyn

I'm so glad to find this recipe again! I had it when my kids were young, and they loved it. I'll make it for grand-ones now. Thanks so much. Lyn

 
 
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