Popcorn Cake

   

This, my friends, is what you call a "popcorn cake".

If you're not, at the least, intrigued by the idea of a cake made from popcorn, you need to check your pulse!

There is no way that you could frequent this little blog of mine and NOT get a little giddy at the potential of this...
A "cake" made of buttery, salty popcorn, dotted with colorful M&M's and salty pretzel sticks, all held together by sticky, sweet marshmallow.

Yes and please and thank you very much.

I am 36 years old and this is the food that appeals to me.

Don't get me wrong, I eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains because I have to.

But marshmallow covered popcorn is one of those things I eat because I want to.

It's like television...I watch the news because I think it's necessary to have a small grasp of current events and you know..the weather.

But I make sure to get that TV junk food in...because there isn't anything better than watching Bachelor Brad awkwardly asking a gal with vampire fangs if she is "there for the right reasons".
It's called balance y'all.

So since we are here in this judgment free zone, here are the dirty details...

 Prepare a large tube or bundt pan by spraying evenly with cooking spray.

Pop 2 bags of buttered microwave popcorn as directed on the package and dump into a large bowl.

{I used "Butter Lovers" because I am out of my mind}

Pick out the kernels that didn't pop...broken teeth aren't so cute.

Now mix in 2 cups of M&M's and 1 1/2 cups broken pretzel sticks..not crushed, just broken into smaller pieces...

Melt 1 stick of butter over low in a large saucepan.

When melted add in a 16 oz bag of mini marshmallows (8 cups)

Stir until melted and smooth.

Remove from heat and pour over your popcorn mix.

Stir until all the ingredients are combined and then press into the prepared pan.

Cover with foil and let your cake set for at least an hour to cool.

When you are ready to serve the cake loosen sides of your cake from the pan by running a butter knife around the edges.

Flip your pan over onto your serving platter.
Your cake should come out pretty easily.

{You want it to cool completely so it will cut nicely}

Now there's nothing wrong with that!

Store covered tightly for up to 1 day.

(Best if eaten same day) 

click here for printable recipe
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