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bonnie's nutty popcorn cake

(2 ratings)
ReikiHealsTheSoul avatar
Recipe by
BonniE !
@ReikiHealsTheSoul
Cottonwood, CA

This is a very festive cake for the holidays, and is a favorite with the kids and adults alike. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 12 to 16
prep time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bonnie's nutty popcorn cake

  • 1
    package popcorn (4 quarts, 16 cups) plain, unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn )
  • 1
    package small gum drops, no licorice, or gummi bears
  • 1
    cup brazil nuts, whole
  • 1
    cup pecans, halved
  • 1
    cup walnuts coarse chopped
  • 1/4
    pound butter
  • 1/2
    cup white corn syrup
  • 1
    pound marshmallows (mini or regular)

How To Make bonnie's nutty popcorn cake

  • 1
    Grease a large tube or angel food pan, or a bundt cake pan with 2 teaspoons of the oil. (I prefer the angel food pan) Set aside. Pop the corn, don't use microwave corn. Exclude in unpopped kernels. In a large bowl, mix the popped corn with the gummi bears or gum drops, and the nuts and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large buttered bowl, mix the popcorn, gum drops or gummi bears, brazil nuts, pecans and walnuts.
  • 3
    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, corn syrup, and the marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. When melted, pour marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture. Stir to combine.
  • 4
    Spoon mixture into the prepared cake pan. Using your hands or the back of a spoon, press firmly so that the mixture is compacted.
  • 5
    Cover with aluminum foil to keep moist. Let sit for about 3 to 4 hours, or until firm and set. Enjoy!
  • 6
    To serve, invert the cake pan onto a large plate or platter. Shake gently to release the cake. Serve at room temperature. YIELD: 1 cake, serving 12 to 16
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