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No Bake Popcorn Cake

A super easy no bake dessert that’s perfect for parties, featuring a delightful mix of popcorn, pretzels, M&M’s, and marshmallows pressed into a bundt pan for a fun, sliceable treat.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped and unpopped kernels removed
  • 2 cups M&M's
  • 1 1/2 cups broken pretzel sticks
  • 16 oz (8 cups) mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare a large tube or bundt pan by spraying with cooking spray.
  2. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
  3. Mix in M&M's and broken pretzel sticks.
  4. Melt butter in a large saucepan or microwave, then add mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
  5. Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture and stir until all ingredients are combined.
  7. Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a sprayed piece of parchment paper.
  8. Cover with foil and let the cake set for at least 1 hour to cool.
  9. Loosen the sides of the cake from the pan with a butter knife, then invert onto a serving platter.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use plain or lightly salted popcorn. You can substitute M&M’s with other candies like Reese’s Pieces or use different pretzel shapes. Store covered for up to 1 day.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 328
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 320
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 10