{"id":6250,"date":"2015-02-11T15:15:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T15:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.com\/?p=6250"},"modified":"2015-02-11T19:01:36","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T19:01:36","slug":"popcorn-cake-no-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=6250","title":{"rendered":"Popcorn Cake (No Bake)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>I love popcorn. \u00a0It&#8217;s my vice in the evenings. \u00a0Really, it&#8217;s probably a habit that I should quit, but I just can&#8217;t quit it. \u00a0Yet. \u00a0But I should try. Soon. \u00a0Maybe. \u00a0But I like it! \u00a0Years ago, my friend Kim introduced me to the wonders of popcorn with Smarties. \u00a0Say what? \u00a0Popcorn and chocolate? \u00a0OMG, \u00a0Everyday I curse and applaud her for this. \u00a0Thank you dear friend.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Well, now that you have direct proof of my mental struggle with food, I will move on to the actually reason you are here reading this, and that is for the Popcorn Cake!\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SpbyP3PzDyE\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>If you love a salty and sweet combination, which I also love, but we don&#8217;t want to get into that, this is the perfect no-bake cake for you! Start out with a basic recipe that you might find for rice krispies treats (marshmallows and butter), and add in any of your favourite small candies or chocolates, press it into a cake pan, and ta-da! \u00a0A popcorn cake!\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><!--more--><\/div>\n<div>For the marshmallows, it&#8217;s easiest to use mini as they melt faster, but you can also use regular (large) sized ones. \u00a0It will just take more stirring, and patience, when melting the marshmallows. \u00a0To melt the marshmallows, I tried both the stove-top and microwave methods. \u00a0For the stove-top, you need a medium sized pan, and melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth. \u00a0For the microwave method, melt the marshmallows and butter in a microwave safe bowl in 60 second intervals, stirring after each heating period, and continuing until smooth.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>The best tip I can give you for this recipe is to LIBERALLY, and I mean SMOTHER your tools with butter. \u00a0It will make everything so much easier. \u00a0I even woregloves for this job, as you have to press the popcorn down into the tube pan- you can use a spoon, but it&#8217;s so much easier with your slippery gloves.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>No-Bake Popcorn Cake<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>2 bags microwave popcorn<\/li>\n<li>16 oz marshmallows<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup butter<\/li>\n<li>2 cups Smarties (candy coated chocolate)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup rainbow Twizzlers (cut up)<\/li>\n<li>Extra large M&amp;M&#8217;s (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Mini M&amp;M&#8217;s (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1306site.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6264\" title=\"Popcorn Cake\" src=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1306site.jpg\" alt=\"Popcorn Cake\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1306site.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1306site-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Procedure<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Pop popcorn according to package directions.\u00a0 Remove any un-popped kernels. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Add smarties and Twizzlers to the popcorn.<\/li>\n<li>Melt butter and marshmallows in a microwavable safe bowl in 60 second intervals, stirring between each interval.<\/li>\n<li>Allow marshmallow mixture to cool slightly before pouring onto the popcorn mixture (so that the chocolate doesn&#8217;t melt).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Once cooled slightly (but still pliable) pour mixture into the popcorn bowl and stir to coat everything in marshmallow.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Liberally butter a 10&#8243; tube pan and press marshmallow mixture into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and allow to cool before removing from the pan.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If desired, add extra large and mini M&amp;M&#8217;s to the outside of the cake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1389site.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6265\" title=\"No bake Popcorn Cake\" src=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1389site.jpg\" alt=\"No bake Popcorn Cake\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1389site.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/DSC_1389site-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_target addtoany_list\" id=\"wpa2a_1\"><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook_like addtoany_special_service\" data-href=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=6250\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_twitter_tweet addtoany_special_service\" data-count=\"none\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=6250\" data-text=\"Popcorn Cake (No Bake)\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_google_plusone addtoany_special_service\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=6250\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcookiescupcakesandcardio.co%2F%3Fp%3D6250&amp;linkname=Popcorn%20Cake%20%28No%20Bake%29\" title=\"Pinterest\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/icons\/pinterest.png\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Pinterest\"\/><\/a><a class=\"a2a_dd addtoany_share_save\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share_save\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/share_save_171_16.png\" width=\"171\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Share\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\nwpa2a.script_load();\n\/\/--><\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love popcorn. \u00a0It&#8217;s my vice in the evenings. \u00a0Really, it&#8217;s probably a habit that I should quit, but I just can&#8217;t quit it. \u00a0Yet. \u00a0But I should try. 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