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Easy Birthday Cake Popcorn Recipe

Birthday Cake Popcorn

A festive, no-bake treat that combines the flavors of cake batter with the crunch of popcorn, topped with fun sprinkles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 to 12 cups popped popcorn (plain, no buttery topping)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons funfetti cake mix Start small and taste.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) Adds extra flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Sprinkles (jimmies or confetti sprinkles) Work best for this recipe.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Put popped popcorn in a giant bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
  2. Melt butter in a pot on low heat and add marshmallows, stirring until smooth.
  3. Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and funfetti cake mix.
  4. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and fold gently.
  5. Sprinkle on sprinkles while the mixture is still warm.
  6. Spread the popcorn mixture on a lined baking sheet for 10 minutes to set.

Notes

For best texture, make the same day, especially in humid weather. Store in an airtight container. Use heat-treated cake mix for safety if serving to children or pregnant individuals.