Popcorn Candy Cake

3 Reviews
Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Roberta Uhl, Summerville, Oregon

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on 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

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

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Yield:16-18 servings
Prep:15 min
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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
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Directions

  1. 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. 2
    Dip pan in hot water for 5-10 seconds to unmold. Slice cake with an electric or serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts

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