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Patriotic Popcorn Cake

Easy Patriotic Popcorn Cake for Colorful Summer Celebrations

Enjoy this delicious Patriotic Popcorn Cake, a vibrant dessert perfect for summer celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 12 cups Plain Popcorn Use air-popped for a light crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Butter This rich ingredient helps bind all the flavors.
For the Marshmallow Mixtures
  • 10 ounces Mini Marshmallows The star of our cake.
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring For that vibrant look.
  • 1 drop Blue Food Coloring For that vibrant look.
For the Drizzle and Decor
  • 1 cup White Chocolate or Candy Melts Optional drizzle.
  • 1 cup Patriotic Sprinkles Highly encouraged for a celebratory touch.

Equipment

  • Air popper
  • Medium-sized pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Patriotic Popcorn Cake
  1. Prepare the popcorn by popping approximately 12 cups of plain popcorn using an air popper.
  2. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a medium-sized pot over low heat, then add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows, stirring until smooth.
  3. Divide the melted marshmallow mixture into three bowls; color one with red food coloring and another with blue.
  4. Coat the prepared popcorn in separate bowls with the respective colored marshmallow mixtures.
  5. Layer the colored popcorn in a lined baking pan, starting with the red layer, then plain, and finishing with blue.
  6. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top layer and sprinkle with patriotic sprinkles.
  7. Allow the cake to cool at room temperature for about an hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Can be frozen in portions for up to 2 months.

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