Red Velvet Popcorn
This easy 3 ingredient Red Velvet Popcorn is such a fun snack or dessert! It makes a super cute Valentine’s Day gift and it’s a great treat to munch on during a movie!
I have found that if I am not smiling, my husband automatically thinks something is wrong.
And on these rare occasions (that I am not smiling like a fool) he asks me, “What’s the matter? What are you thinking? What’s wrong?”
When I tell him nothing, he never believes me. Ever.
So today I am going to make a list of some my most recent smile-killing thoughts. I will refer him to this list then next time I am not showing teeth.
Here goes:
1. I saw on TV today that Nicholas Cage is making another Ghost Rider movie.
WHY? Did people enjoy the first movie so much that a sequel needed to be made?
2. My friend told me that she thinks Kris Humphries is hot.
I am not sure that we can be friends anymore.
3. A lady at the gym this morning said to me as I was walking into the bathroom, “Going to make your daily deposit?”
WHO SAYS THAT? Obviously I am walking into the bathroom. NO more discussion needs to be had.
4. I have always thought that “nevermind” was one word.
Well, it isn’t. Apparently. The red squiggle line keeps telling me it’s not.
5. I went to see a psychic last night with some friends. The man/psychic was the guy who the show The Mentalist is based on.
Well, he didn’t look anything like Simon Baker. Complete letdown. Also, “letdown” is one word…didn’t know that either.
6. Toddlers and Tiaras is not only still on the air, but sharing pearls of wisdom. One particularly repugnant parent gives her daughter “special juice” to keep her “energized”. The special juice to which she is referring is known by the rest of the population as Mountain Dew. Now, if the “special juice” doesn’t work, you could try giving your precious dumpling some “pageant crack” (pixy sticks) to keep her peppy. Oh the vernacular of a Toddler and Tiara mother.
And probably my most common reoccurring, unpleasing thought…
7. THERE IS A SINK-FULL OF DISHES AND MY HUSBAND NEVER DOES THEM!
So yeah. Those are the deep rooted issues that I have in my life at any given moment.
I suppose my life is pretty ok.
Now, moving on to something that would be sure to put a smile on my face…
Red Velvet Popcorn. This idea came to me over this past weekend when I was putting together the fun Valentines Party we did a few days ago. A few of the ladies did amazing red velvet treats like these or these or these. And then my friend Amy made some sweet Valentine’s popcorn. I thought that combining the two would be so fun!
So I gave it a go!
How to Make Red Velvet Popcorn
It was a really simple process. I baked up a red velvet cake…
I used a boxed mix for this cake, but if you’re looking for a great scratch recipe check out this one.
You are actually only going to need part of the cake, about 1/4 of it. I have attached at the end of the post some fun ways to use up the rest of the cake, or heck, just eat it.
When the cake is cooled break up enough to make about 3 cups of cake crumbs. You don’t have to be exact here, 3 cups is just a jumping off point.
Now make your popcorn and melt your white chocolate. Pour the white chocolate over the popcorn in a large bowl and stir to coat evenly.
Transfer your wet popcorn to a wax paper lined counter and spread it out evenly.
Now sprinkle your cake crumbs all over. I really liked the cake on the popcorn, so I used a heavy hand when adding the cake.
Then let it set up, that’s it!!
You could also give it away in bags for party gifts…
Now if you need some fun ideas for ways to use up leftover red velvet cake:
Cupcakes in a jar from Glorious Treats
Red Velvet Milkshake like this one from The Novice Chef
Description
This easy 3 ingredient Red Velvet Popcorn is such a fun snack or dessert! It makes a super cute Valentine’s Day gift and it’s a great treat to munch on during a movie!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unpopped kernels approx 16 cups popped popcorn
- 3 cups red velvet cake crumbs (about 1/4 of a 9x13 cake)
- 20 oz white chocolate or white melting candy, such as almond bark or disks)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper into a large bowl.
- Melt your white chocolate according to package directions. I use a double boiler for white chocolate.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat completely.
- Pour the popcorn onto a waxed paper lined counter and sprinkle with your red velvet crumbs.
- Let it dry completely before eating.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
If you don’t have an air popper you can use 2 bags of microwave popcorn, just make sure you get the lightly salted/buttered or a “natural”.
Also, this recipe calls for approx 3 cups red velvet cake crumbs. This doesn’t have to be exact. Use more or less depending on the results you desire.
If you use a boxed mix red velvet cake you will be using about 1/4 of the cake. I baked mine in a 9×13 pan.
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WOW! This looks amazing…must pin this one!
What about red velvet cake truffles?!?!
Well I included cake pops, kinda thought they were the same idea as a truffle 🙂
oh yea …. lol 😉 My brain isn’t working this week – I think it decided to leave my body and go on vacation!
So sorry about the bad day. But this popcorn looks AMAZING!!
Well it is official, you are a genius. I might as well throw away my entire wardrobe of already barely fitting clothes now…
That looks fantastic! I’ve actually been looking for a fun way to use up some popcorn I have in the cupboard, I’ll have to give this a try!
So cute! I’m glad you tried it. Now I must give it a go for my Valentine.
Gorgeous!! Love this idea.
Kris Humpries looks like a caveman. The end.
I’m glad she said it… He totally does… Oh and this looks SO yummy!!!!
Actually, the “go-go juice” was a mixture of Mountain Dew and Red Bull.
oh lord, even better.
Do you stay up all night and think up these idea?!?
Wow! Just Wow! Definitely gonna try this over the weekend. Yum!
Oh no, girl. “Go go juice” is Mountain Dew MIXED WITH RED BULL. Delightful parenting.
This is amazing!! Oh, I can see myself making it with so many flavors…
Oh this is amazing! Can’t wait to make them!
xoxo
WHOAH. Mind blown. I feel like I should salute you or something! 🙂
I love how your minds works:) So funny!
This looks so good. But when I’ve tried making white chocolate popcorn I can never get the chocolate to spread evenly. Whats your trick?
Oh my… looks yummy! Great minds must think alike, because I have a popcorn post coming up pretty soon ; )
I just found your site, and I love it! You are so funny. I was looking for a banana bread recipe and found your Reese’s one. I might be drooling a little thinking about it. I need a couple of ingredients for it or I would be making it RIGHT NOW!
This is genius!!! Love it!
OMG–I am so going to say that bathroom thing next time a friend of mine goes to the bathroom. And they will probably stare at me like I am crazy while I laugh uproariously, lol.
Chocolates are usually what I give in valentines. This will be a pleasant surprise for my hubby. I am planning to invite him to a movie and present him this present. Thank you for the suggestion.
Yay for red velvet! Love this popcorn!
You, my dear, are my Valentine’s guru. Officially.
And every boyfriend I’ve ever had has thought the same thing as your husband. can’t a girl just have non-smiley thoughts every once in a while! Sheesh.
Cool idea! Looks pretty too!
PS. I could rant forever about Toddlers and TIaras. In fact, I wrote a whole post about it last night…
THANK YOU! Your post was the bright spot of my day. Made me smile. Love the “nevermind” excuse, I always thought it was one word as well.
Popcorn looks AMAZING! Pinning it right now for a day when I’m in NEED of something tasty like this!
I am a red velvet addict, and I’m all over this. You are brilliant!!
So genius. LOVE red velvet everything and this is perfect 🙂
This looks so good. I made some white choc popcorn that Im going to blog about if I can get my act together and edit the pics…ugh. Hate that task.
I do NOT think Kris Humphries is hot. At all. I never got that one but hey, I also think Alton Brown is hot in his own way, so there 🙂
This is just such a cool and creative idea!! And it looks super delicious!
Ok now im hungry but to lazy to cook 🙁
that does look amazing tho..
I’m making this happen. Oh yes I am.
you know, even though your friend thinks kris humphries is hot i don’t think you should abandon her…clearly she needs some guidance 🙂 and maybe some extra popcorn!
I laughed out loud more than a few times at the first part of that post. It was a nice treat with my coffee this morning! You’re a fab writer.
This recipe is clearly genius. I cannot wait to make it!
Also: Kris, Humprhies, Boo!
Just a thought…you could bake Red Velvet Cupcakes and what you don’t use….frost and eat.
This looks amazing! Soooo pretty!
Not sure if I loved your story or the popcorn more!! So funny!
AND…my husband doesnt do the dishes either…or much of anything else in the house- so dont feel bad!
What a fabulous idea – thanks for sharing this, I am sure to try it with my kids!
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I can’t wait to try this recipe it combines 2 of my favorites!
GREAT idea for another Red Velvet snack! And those thing would make my smile go away too. Why would anything say that to you while your entering the restroom? Weird-o!
Great idea! Red Velvet is one of my favourite treats…I can taste it now and think it will be perfect for my late night snack! What was with the lady at the gym…how WEIRD!
I love this idea! I cracked up with your “My friend said Kris Humphries is hot we can’t be friends anymore” too funny!
You. Just. Made. My. Day! Yum!
I personally had the SAME thought about the Ghostrider movie. I expressed this opinion to my husband and he was openly offended and could NOT understand why I could possibly feel that way. Sigh. Men and stupid movies.
On a positive note – this creation is a fabulous combination of two of my favorite things. Can’t WAIT to try it!!
I think this would be really good with Devil’s food chocolate cake, too!
I just made this but with plain chocolate cake and semi sweet chocolate. It is so good. I posted about it and linked back to your recipe, your about me page and your blog page. This is an amazing recipe. I was making a different kind and was having trouble with the recipe. So I googled and started browsing and found you. So glad I did. And Kris Humphries so not hot. But this is coming from a gal who think Lamar is so there you go. Am I ousted?
I know it took away your smile, but #3 made me giggle….who DOES say that?
I think your popcorn just may be the cleverest version of red velvet anything that I have ever seen.
This popcorn is so pretty! ..so many possibilities now! 🙂
Wow. This is absolutely incredible looking! I just did some Red Velvet White Chocolate Popcorn too!
But I REALLY like this idea of putting actual cake in. Nice work 🙂
I just discovered your blog tonight and I love it!! I actually laughed out loud reading your list of reasons…… I so agree! Great recipe,I have to try this for my grandsons Valentine treat.
Lady, you just made my fiance VERY happy or at least he will be when I make this. I was running out of Red Velvet treats to make. Well, I did see some red velvet roll out cookies, but cookies intimidate me. I think I will do a red velvet dessert table for his birthday and this is definitely going on it. Thanks a bunch, love it!
I straight up cannot handle your blog. I do not have the self control. It’s amazing.
Whenever I need to smile I just read your blog. Speaking of that squiggly underline thingy, it seriously needs to be updated because buttercream IS a word! At least in my world it is.
omg, totally!!
you’re too clever for your own good! and oh, simon baker. if only they would let him speak with his true accent on that show, then he’d be irresistible! 🙂
I just made this today and am wondering if the popcorn should be crispy? Mine seems a bit on the soft side after tossing with the chocolate and cake crumbs. Could it be because I used Wilton’s Candy Melts? It is delicious, just not the texture that I was expecting. Any suggestions or feed back would be much appreciated. Oh…I used strawberry cake mix because I couldn’t find red velvet and it is nearly as pretty as yours.
It will be a bit softer the more white chocolate you use. Also, yes I have found that the candy melts make it a bit chewier
At least your husband asks you what’s wrong. My husband pretends he doesn’t notice, so he doesn’t have to listen to me gripe..lol Love your popcorn. Perfect treat for Valentine’s Day.
This is brilliant!! Who would have thought of popcorn in white chocolate with cake crumbles!?!!
I made this couple days ago and gave to my friends as an early V-day present. They loved it. I also tried chocolate cake mix with melted milk chocolate and tossed in some chopped reese cups too. Great stuff!
My hubs is the same way. If I’m not all cheery, he thinks I’m pissed. Drives me NUTS!
As for this popcorn, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! What have you done to me??? This opens up a whole new world of popcorn possibilities. You are the queen.
I wonder if using lemon cake would work too?? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I REALLY “NEED” TO MAKE THIS !!! LOOKS TOO GOOD !
Put green food coloring in half of the white chocolate and use for Christmas gifts!
I am going to add the Santa Hat Bugles and some holiday M&Ms and make this a Christmas Jar gift. I’m looking forward to this!!
Great idea!!
This is just getting out of hand! I wish I had the patience to make this… If I go to the length to make a cake, I’m just eating it as cake.
Oh my goodness… this is brilliant! My girls will LOVE this 🙂
Good Morning! I was very curious so I thought I would drop by via Inspired by Charm! Looks delicious I must add the ingredients to this mornings grocery list and make this popcorn for our weekly viewing of Downtown Abbey!
Have a great weekend! Christine
“1/2 C uncooked popcorn kernels, about 8 C cooked”
In your caramel corn recipe, you state that 1/2 C uncooked kernels is 16 C cooked.
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oh yes! I see that now.. It was a typo in this recipe! Sorry about that!
Hey it only means more red velvet popcorn! I can’t wait to try this out