No Bake Popcorn Cake (Print Version)
A simple no-bake dessert blending crunchy popcorn with gooey marshmallows and bright candy pieces.
# Ingredients:
Dairy
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¾ cup salted butter
Confectionery
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20 ounces (2 packages of 10 ounces each) mini marshmallows
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2 cups plain M&M's
Snacks
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14 cups pre-popped unflavored popcorn, kernels removed
# Instructions:
01 -
Lightly spray a 10-cup Bundt cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place the salted butter and mini marshmallows in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
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Transfer the pre-popped popcorn to an extra-large bowl (6 to 7 quarts).
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Pour the melted marshmallow and butter mixture over the popcorn. Gently stir using a wooden spoon to evenly coat the popcorn.
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Sprinkle the plain M&M's over the coated popcorn and gently fold them in to avoid smudging the colors.
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Scoop the mixture into the prepared Bundt pan, gently pressing down as you fill to compact the mixture evenly.
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Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 2 hours until firm. Turn the cake onto a serving plate and slice into 12 portions.
# Notes:
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Use gentle stirring when adding M&M's to prevent color bleeding.