Description
Patriotic Popcorn Cake is a fun and festive no-bake dessert, combining popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts, and red, white, and blue M&M’s. Perfect for summer parties and Fourth of July celebrations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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- 3 quarts popped popcorn (plain)
- 3/4 cup butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows (one bag)
- 8 ounces roasted unsalted peanuts
- 16 ounces red, white, and blue M&M’s
Optional
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling over the top)
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn and peanuts: In a bowl, mix together the popped popcorn and peanuts. Set aside.
- Butter the bundt pan: Generously butter a bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Melt marshmallows and butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the marshmallows and butter, stirring constantly until fully combined. Remove from heat once melted.
- Combine with popcorn mixture: Pour the melted marshmallow-butter mixture over the popcorn and peanuts. Mix well until evenly coated. Add the M&M’s and gently mix until combined. Work quickly before the mixture sets.
- Press into bundt pan: Butter your hands to prevent sticking, then press the mixture firmly into the prepared bundt pan.
- Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool for about 5 minutes in the bundt pan, then turn it out onto a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
- Add white chocolate drizzle (optional): Melt white chocolate chips or melting wafers in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cake.
- Store and rest: Store the cake in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest for at least 4 hours, up to overnight, before cutting into pieces. Store at room temperature.
Notes
- The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 12 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake.
- Different brands of ingredients have varying nutritional information. The calories provided are an estimate.
- We are not dietitians. Please consult a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
