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.
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.
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 (1/2 cup) 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. Let sit a minute or two so it’s not super hot when pouring over the popcorn mix. You don’t want your M&Ms to melt! pour over your popcorn mix.
Pour over 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)
Hi! I’m Shelly and I’m an addict. Of the buttercream sort. I started this site a few years ago as a way to justify my sugary, buttery obsession with desserts. It has worked out well for me so far, because as it turns out you guys all love sugary, buttery desserts too! It feels good to know you are not alone, doesn’t it? 
How delightfully intriguing!
YUM!!
I made marshmallow treats quite some time back, they were a bit like this and were very yummy!! I bet this tastes AMAZING!!
I finally watched last mondays episode of the Bachelor, and seriously, they need to cut Brad a break. I was about to slap some fools around if I heard "are you ready to commit" or "are you sorry" one more time!!
Ohh goodness that looks amazing!!! Definately something to eat while watching the Bachelor
I hope he and the vampire make it…she's so freaky and he is such a dope…perfect match 
How fun is that? Going to make this for my kids next month when they come to visit!
I saw something like this a couple weeks ago and just loved the idea! It's still on my "to make" list, and I think it might have moved up a few spots after seeing yours… It sounds so good! Happy Monday
The stuff that dreams are made of.
What a clever idea. So much fun for the kids or adults who still think they are kids.
I can’t wait to try this with my class at school! (:
My favourite dirty snack is a bag of M&Ms thrown into a freshly-popped bag of buttery popcorn, so I'm going to have to try this!
This looks AMAZING! might have to make this, this weekend for my boyfriends homecoming party! =) So far all I have down for the food list are sweets… I'm thinking I need a little more substance in there too.
Oh my HECK!!!! This looks so delish! I'm so going to make this (and probably eat the entire thing myself!!!)
I love M&Ms in my popcorn so this is just a genius idea. I love it!
What a fabulous idea! It's a thing of beauty (and I bet it tastes just as good)!
Ok, my pulse is racing with the thought of all that sugar!!! YUM! That is my kind of food too!
You are so right, it all about balance!LOL I can't wait to try this one!
~Donna~
This is a fabulous idea!I always get inspired when I visit your blog!! Keep it up! I love it!
You're blog should be a sin! I love it! I was searching for cake ideas for my daughters fourth birthday and found your amazing blog! Newly addicted to following your blog!
Oh my, this looks crazy good!
this looks AWESOME-would be super cute as cupcakes too!
how fun and creative. looks divine. I also thought the whole vampire girl was crazy. I do not think they were just a joke that night I saw them in clips from later. nuts!! Thanks for sharing!
Wow this looks delightful!!
I was just thinking that would be the perfect 'Welcome home' treat for my fiance after coming home from a 2 week business trip– but if it's probably only good for a day or so, I should wait until there are more than 2 of us around to eat it. Otherwise I'll feel bad and want to eat the entire thing…
Melt a little creamy peanut butter into that marshmallowy goodness, and I would be set for a week!
YUM! Looks amazing! Have you seen the previews this week with Bachelor Brad and the vampire all dressed up in black leather…she needs to go ASAP! Unfortunately I'm going to miss tonight's episode we are going to some friends house to watch that College Football Championship game…
Super clever and cute!
Wow…I can't wait to try it!
OMG!!!!! this looks sooooo stinkin' yummy. I have a "potluck crop" to go to at my local scrapbooking studio and I will have to take this. Thanks for the great idea. Can't wait to try it!!!
I would love to live inside your head for a day. I feel like it is the most fun rollercoaster ride ever.
You are a genius!
My daughters will love this! I love it!!! Yummy!
Oh my goodness! this would be an awesome treat at a sleep over!! I am putting this on my to-bake list!
and I LOVE me some Bachelor!!! I cannot wait for my kids to get in bed tonight so I can watch.
This looks amazing! Where do you come up with these things? Your like the goddess of goodies..lol
My kids would go nuts:)
I think I just fell in love with you!
I love this idea and can't wait to try it out. AMAZING
Judge you??? I love you! This is amazing. you are so creative
That is one naughty cake!
you are outrageous! and I love it. This just made me smile on a pretty crumb bum day.
YUM!!! The mother in law of a friend of mine makes these every year for Christmas. I think I look forward to it just as much as she does! LOL Thanks for sharing the recipe! I now have inspiration to use up all the Boy Scout popcorn my hubby bought, the pretzels left over that nobody will eat plain and the marshmallows that never made it into batches of fudge at Christmas. And then of course there's the great excuse to go buy more M&Ms!!
I am obsessed! This looks amazing!!
Have I told you I l-u-u-v-e you lately?
Awesome I will try this, fast fun and colorful now your talking my lingo.
xoxox
My husband LOVES popcorn cake and we make it with the kdis about once a year. He likes to add jujubes to it (I'm worried someone's going to lose a tooth to one of those jujubes) but it is SO sticky sweet delicious!
I love the look of making it in a bundt pan!!
I hope this isn't too soon, but I think I love you.
This looks unbelievable!!! My son is having a bday sleepover in 2 wks. He HATES cake and asked that I don't make or buy one. This is a perfect alternative!!!
Have I told you lately that I love you….
YUM!
I posted a link immediately. (ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com). Thank you. Thank you.
So fun! I am absolutely going to make this! Great photos too!
Jo-Anna
I have guests coming to stay with us this weekend and I just might make this! It's so colorful & cute!
This is so fun! I'm sure my boys would love helping me make it…and helping me eat it:) Thanks for sharing!
Oh! I cannot wait to try this!! Kerri
I LOVE this cake!!!! When I first read the title of your post I thought that maybe it would be a cake with "popcorn" made out of frosting ontop of a cake….I had no idea that it would actually be cake made out of popcorn! LOVE it! AND can't wait to make one myself.
Delish!!! Nothing beats chocolate and popcorn with a splash of pretzels and a heaping load of marshmallows!!! I actually make my popcorn balls with popcorn and marshmallows and the powder from the jello packets for color and flavor so this is right up my ally!!
Thanks for sharing!
This was my birthday cake every year when I was a child. But my Mom made it with cheese and butter popcorn (my bday is right after Christmas so we always had left over popcorn from those big tins they sell), and mixed in skittles, peanuts, and hot tamales. I don't like chocolate- I know I'm weird!!!! She makes it with whatever ingredients we have on hand. It's still one of my favorites, my Mom surprised me with one last time I was home.
Such a great post. When my kids were little I use to make these all the time, I'm sure they'd like me to make some again. I made many one year and brought one to every party we seemed to go to, everyone got a kick out of them. I like peanuts in them too
never tried pretzels, the possibilities are endless!!! I colored one pink too.
This is so much fun! I was completely intrigued when I saw this post in my google reader (especially since I was just finishing a big bowl of popcorn!) This looks like a dream! I would love to make this for a movie night. All those theater goodies in one delicious cake. Thanks for sharing, sweet friend. Eat well tomorrow!
This cake is so yummy!! My grandma makes this and she melts milkmaid caramels with the marshmallows, so yummy! I'm gonna try with the pretzels, sounds goood!!
Greetings from Mexico
O.M.G! Seriously? This is so deliciously awesome!
you're onto something here–this is incredible! not only does it LOOK amazing, but it's relatively sinless and oh-so-delicious. bravo!
You've truly found a way into my heart!!
This is spectacular!
OMG! Pulse checked, I've got one – and it's beating STRONG! Love this!!
I don't whether to thank you or not!! ahhh.. I keep saying this, either I need to quit looking or quit making, b/c this is so going in my stash of to do!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Wow! What a cake! Love the marshmallows from last week, too.
Saw this "cake" yesterday and could not wait to make it! I made it tonight and we are waiting for it to cool before we dive in!
My mom made these for us on a regular basis when we were young!! She always used those small, gummy raspberry candies as well as nuts. Sometimes she would use Reese's pieces instead of M&M's. Yum! Thanks for reminding me of a fond childhood memory!!
This is the most fun dessert/snack thing I have seen in a long time. I'm not that good in the kitchen, but believe I can make this with my two granddaughters! Thanks for sharing!
That was silly to say I'm not good in the kitchen and here I am a new follower. I have four daughters and they ALL love for me to send my favorite recipe blogs. I am a retired baker
Love your blog and appreciate your time with all your photos.
Ho—ly cow that looks good!!
I saw a link to your popcorn cake on another site and had to "pop" over (sorry, couldn't resist)to check it out. Yeah baby, now that's my kind of snack. I'm a new follower.
I saw this popcorn cake on another blog this morning. My kids' favorite snack is popcorn with m n m's and pretzels. They are going to go crazy when I make this for them. Thanks so much for sharing!
As a sweet tooth, I am so excited to have found your blog…during a Party blog hop! How cool is that?! I think my son would love this salty sweet is the best stuff! Mmmmmmm…looking forward to more ideas. Following your blog.
I came over from a papercrafting blog hop that had a picture of this cake and it intriged me. I have always loved the old fashion rice crispy bars. Never thought to use popcorn but I will definitely have to give this a try!! I found your blog interesting and just became a follower. Looking forward to more of your ideas. I love to bake.
Marcie
totally making it for my boys birthday
Now I know what I want for my birthday this year…& quite possibly any other occasion that would justify eating sugary-covered goodness…YUMM!
GENIUS!!! love it!
-heather
I made this Saturday for my big guy's 8th birthday (I have a kid who hates cake?!?!). This was just perfect! It was a huge hit with the adults, too! Thank you so much for sharing – when I get a blog post up, I'll link back to you!
You know, I had heard of popcorn cakes, but have never SEEN one. Oh my goodness….that is genius! THANK YOU for making one.
Going to have to try it!
Oh my gracious. Popcorn, M & M's, butter & marshmallows in one cake??! All my favorite things in one place. I may die and go to Heaven when I taste that. I'm thinking peanut butter M & M's might be yummy too!
Wow I had a sugar rush reading this! Looks great. Thanks!
Yummy! That looks delicious. I can't wait to try it myself.
Too fun! This is joy.
You can find popcorn without the kernels which would be better for some who get the kernals stuck in your teeth!!
That fork isn't necessary. I'll just dive in face first thanks!
Love this cake! I made it for a friend's birthday and it was the highlight on the party
Oh my gosh…this looks so fantastic I can hardly contain myself! I LOVE popcorn, this cake speaks to me!
I made this for my girlfried as a birthday present since she loves popcorn. It was a success. Every gust wanted to know the recipe.
Thanks!
GREAT idea. I totally pinned this on my pinterest board.
Wow! I think I just fell in love! I will let you know for sure after I try this out
Good day, I was just wondering, how much is a “Stick Butter”. In South Africa you buy your butter in block of 500gram (a pound) and 1kg (2 pounds). Please let me know.
Oh gosh, i am so sorry! 1 stick is 1/2 cup. I have updated the recipe
My sister loves popcorn, she had a baby yesterday. I think I will make this as a welcome home cake. Mmmmmm.
I absolutely LOVE this idea! I am going to do this but with only pink m&m’s for a baby shower! Do you know if I can make it the day before and will it still slice well? thanks!!!!
If you make it the day before make sure you seal it tightly…I recommend making the day of…but if you’re in a pinch and want to make it early airtight is essential!
I have always eaten Reeses Pieces in my popcorn, so I think I will try this with those instead of M&M’s. And maybe chocolate covered pretzels???!!!
fun idea!!
Oh My, this looks wonderful. My son does not like cake and cupcakes, but he loves popcorn, pretzels and chocolate candies. I am so making this for my sons 3rd birthday next Friday and Saturday. It looks scrumdiliocious.
Made this for a birthday party this weekend. Froze the m-n-m’s first so they wouldn’t explode and mess chocolate everywhere. Turned out perfect!!! Thanks!!
I use to make this all the time to send in with my children to school events. It was always the most popular item!! (My children are now in their 30′s and they still talk about it!) In order to promote the health aspect of it (after all corn is a vegetable) I always added raisins so they would get their fruit too! The only candy I would add was gum drops which added another level of gooiness to it!
I made these a few years back without the pretzels and pressed it in muffin tins…..awesome! Quite addictive!
this was delish! but i made it for my friend with celiacs disease because the comment said it was gluten free! but once she saw the pretzels, she couldnt eat it. that was my dumb mistake! but not gluten free if you use regular pretzels! so i ate it.
I never have put pretzels in mine. Interesting. We always put pecans.
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I never put pretzels in mine before. Interesting. We always put pecans.
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OMG I think I just got a toothache by looking at these photos but I think it might just be worth it. My little nieces would love this. You’re a genius!
This is a great idea and one the short person in my house would lurve! Wonder if this would work to replace the marshmellow with white bark? Have a wierd allergy to marshmellows.
Made this today with the kiddo! She is home for MLK day! Sticky gooey fun!
Do you think these can be made into popcorn ball?
I bet it would work great! It just might be a little sticky
This is really good with Reece’s pieces!
I made a popcorn cake this week and my kids LOVED it! They each took a piece to school for lunch and told all their friends about Popcorn Cake. Thanks for the recipe.
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Your a genius! Not because of this popcorn cake (well ok, that too), but you blew my mind with the whole tv, news, junk food analogy! Balance…. it’s what we live by.
Oh My Goodness!! THANK YOU!!!! I will be making this for my pop corn lovin’ hubby for Valentine’s day!!
Just so you know, my family and I loved making and eating this. It was so much fun and I got so many recipe requests! In fact, I love this entire website. I love baking, and you’ve given me so many different recipes to try! thank you!!
I made this and am disappointed with the results. The marshmallow melted all of the m&ms and the cake is brown and messy looking.
Sounds like the marshmallow was really really warm when you poured it on. That hasn’t ever happened to me, but I would say just let it sit a minute or two before pouring over the popcorn mix next time..I’ll add a note in the recipe.
Good thought, I read someone on someone elses comment that they froze their m&ms first so that wouldn’t happen, maybe I’ll do that as well.
In a word – delicious !!!! Have made it twice for parties and it disappeared !!! I make it in a cookie sheet though so the pieces are not quite as big !
Love love your idea of a popcorn cake!!
oh my teeth aching but I so want to try yummmm
We made this for the cake for my daughters sleepover birthday party and it was a HUGE hit!!! We except for the girl with braces, but she managed. Thanks for the idea… super yums!!
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yay!! so glad to hear that it was a success!!
omg can’t tell you enough how AMAZING this cake looks.
nomnomnomnomnom !! hahaha.
personally though, when i make this.. i think i may just drizzle white chocolate over top of it.
YUM!
I totally want to try this except using resses pieces. Buttered popcorn and resses pieces arre amazing together!!!!!