Popcorn Cake~ My Traditional birthday Cake!

Now don't judge the recipe by the name.

I know it sounds a little different,

but in this case different is YUMMY!

Ever since I can remember I

have chosen this as my Traditional

Birthday Cake. 

And believe it or not I have never 

had to make it for myself.

I have had family members make it for me

and this year a good friend of mine surprised

me by making it. Basically it is a giant

popcorn ball that has been shaped

in an Angel food cake pan.

You really need to make it before you make

up your mind that it doesn't sound good.

Then I bet y'all will be "hooked" too.   ;)

Popcorn Cake

22 C. popped popcorn~

*remove un-popped kernels

2 (12oz.) Pkg. Large Marshmallow's

2 Stick's Butter

1 C. Crushed Candy Cane's

1 C. Salted Peanuts

1 C. Small Gumdrops

Melt butter along with marshmallows in

a large saucepan over low heat until melted.

Place your popped popcorn into a lightly

sprayed large bowl. Add in the peanuts,

candy canes and gumdrops.

Pour melted marshmallows mixture

over and stir to coat. (this takes a 

little bit of muscle...)

Pour mixture into a buttered

(not sprayed) angel food cake pan.

Press mixture into pan tightly,

you want it to feel "packed".

Chill until firm.~ My Mom say's

chill over night.

Remove from pan and slice like you

would any cake. 

The picture shows some multi-colored

frosting drizzled on the outside of the cake.

This isn't necessary, it was just for decoration.

I love traditions!

Lark