Birthday Cake Popcorn

Name: Birthday Cake Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. white chocolate chips; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 3 tbsp. Funfetti or vanilla cake mix; 8 c. popcorn (from about 1/4 c. unpopped); 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 c. (or more) rainbow sprinkles

By Candace Braun DavisonUpdated: Jun 7, 2024

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

3.7

3 Ratings

PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

550

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Birthday cake-flavored anything gets a yes from me, but this popcorn might just be the ultimate birthday party snack. While i'm all about salty snacks, sweet popcorn has a special place in my heart. This popcorn gets a sweet upgrade from melted white chocolate, cake mix, and plenty of sprinkles. What does that mean, you may ask? White chocolate chips are melted down with vegetable oil, then mixed with your choice of Funfetti or vanilla cake mix. Once the popcorn is coated in the mix, sprinkles are added for that perfect birthday touch (and texture). Don't be shy with the sprinkles here—the more the merrier!

The hardest part about making this popcorn? You need to let it chill in the fridge for at least 20-25 minutes before serving so that the white chocolate-cake mix mixture can fully set on the popcorn. While you're waiting, snack on some Funfetti dip for a pre-popcorn treat. 😉

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Ingredients

1 cup
white chocolate chips
2 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
3 Tbsp.
Funfetti or vanilla cake mix
8 cups
popcorn (from about 1/4 c. unpopped)
4 Tbsp.
unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup
(or more) rainbow sprinkles

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave chips and oil in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute total. Add cake mix and stir to combine.
2. Step 2On a baking sheet, toss popcorn and butter. Drizzle with chip mixture and sprinkles and toss again to combine. Top with more sprinkles, if desired.
3. Step 3Refrigerate until set, 20 to 25 minutes.