Christmas Popcorn Cake: A Festive Holiday Treat
A show-stopping, no-bake holiday dessert that combines gooey marshmallow-coated popcorn with colorful M&M’s for a festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup holiday-colored M&M’s
- Nonstick spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a bundt pan with nonstick spray or oil. Set aside.
- Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract, if using.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and gently stir until coated.
- Allow to cool slightly, then fold in the M&M’s gently.
- Press the mixture into the greased bundt pan, pressing evenly.
- Let it set for 30–45 minutes.
- Turn the pan upside down onto a serving plate and gently remove.
- Slice and serve using a greased serrated knife.
Notes
- Perfect for quick breakfast treats and easy dessert ideas.
- Great as edible gifts or a whimsical centerpiece.
- A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for Christmas parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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