Salty, sweet, crunchy and colorful... do I have your full attention yet? This might be one of the most perfect party treats yet. I am going to go out on a limb and say most people love popcorn and cake, and we just happen to combine both for this special tasty creation - Birthday Cake Popcorn!
Once made, Birthday Cake Popcorn is super easy to serve and almost mess free. There is one little thing about this recipe that I would like to add, even though very easy to make - it can get a bit messy, way messier than I first thought. I promise, the mess is more than worth it!
A few tips:
Ingredients:
6-8 cups popped popcorn (2 bags of microwave popcorn)
2 cups (approx. 16 oz) vanilla candy coating or candy melts
3/4 cup white cake mix, dry (we used funfetti)
1/2 cup colored sprinkles
parchment paper
Directions:
Once made, Birthday Cake Popcorn is super easy to serve and almost mess free. There is one little thing about this recipe that I would like to add, even though very easy to make - it can get a bit messy, way messier than I first thought. I promise, the mess is more than worth it!
A few tips:
- Be sure to use a large bowl to mix the popcorn in. Think you found one that is big enough, good... now grab a bigger one!
- You might need to use your hands. I started mixing the popcorn and melted candy mixture with a wooden spoon... that works, but not as efficiently as clean hands. And your hands will end up very messy.
- Have everything ready to go, especially the parchment lined baking sheet (this helps when your hands are covered in melted candy and popcorn) and pre-measure the sprinkles, if you choose to measure those at all - it's not like you can ever use too many!
Ingredients:
6-8 cups popped popcorn (2 bags of microwave popcorn)
2 cups (approx. 16 oz) vanilla candy coating or candy melts
3/4 cup white cake mix, dry (we used funfetti)
1/2 cup colored sprinkles
parchment paper
Directions:
- Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- Melt candy coating according to directions on package.
- Stir cake mix into melted candy coating until combined.
- Pour candy mixture over popcorn and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Spread popcorn on a parchment lined baking sheet and top with sprinkles.
- Set aside and let candy coating harden.
- Either serve right away or store in an airtight container.
