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Cake Batter Popcorn

Deliciously sweet cake batter popcorn covered in a mixture of white chocolate, funfetti cake mix and sprinkles. The easiest and yummiest treat you will ever make in just 5 minutes!

Blue bowl of cake batter popcorn with sprinkles.
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5 Minute Cake Batter Popcorn

I absolutely love making popcorn! Whether it is using this simple homemade popcorn seasoning to jazz up a bowl of plain popcorn or making sweet popcorn recipes to enjoy as a dessert.

This funfetti popcorn is a favorite, as well as cookies and cream popcorn, marshmallow caramel popcorn and microwave caramel corn.

This “sprinkled” popcorn is one of my kids absolute favorites. It is SO addicting! And let’s be honest… I love anything cake batter. Whether it’s funfetti dip or rice krispies…sign me up!

The best part? It only takes 5 minutes to make. You can’t beat that! This cake batter popcorn is great for when you need a last minute treat for a birthday party, classroom treat or late night snack. It also packages up really well. Just place in a clear bag and tie with twine and a cute little tag.

Anything with sprinkles wins, don’t you think? They just make me happy. And I’m positive this birthday cake popcorn will make you happy, too!

Mixing together popcorn and white chocolate with a fork.

Only 4 Ingredients!

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it only takes 4 ingredients to make. It’s similar to my favorite white chocolate popcorn recipe, but with the yummy addition of cake mix and sprinkles. All components are simple and are usually ingredients I tend to always have in the pantry. Check them out below:

  • Popcorn: Lightly salted popcorn works best. You can pop your own stovetop popcorn, or buy a bag that’s already popped.
  • White chocolate: White chocolate chips, bark or vanilla candy coating works great.
  • Cake mix: The dry funfetti cake mix is what gives the popcorn that delicious cake batter flavor.
  • Sprinkles: Who doesn’t love sprinkles?! They add such a fun touch and nice crunch.
A close up of cake batter popcorn with sprinkles.

How to Make Funfetti Popcorn

  1. Place in a bowl. Add popcorn to a large bowl.
  2. Melt the chocolate. Melt white chocolate in the microwave until smooth.
  3. Mix together ingredients. Stir funfetti cake mix into melted chocolate, then pour over popcorn and combine until fully coated.
  4. Add sprinkles. Spread out onto wax paper and then top with sprinkles. Let cool completely, then break into smaller pieces. Enjoy!

Makes a “Sweet” Gift!

This cake mix popcorn is perfect for gifting! It’s super easy and everyone always raves over how delicious it is.

Simply place a handful (or two) into a clear bag and tie with twine and a cute tag.

You could also shape the popcorn into balls, then poke a wooden stick or straw through. The little popcorn balls on a stick make the cutest party favor or treat!

Birthday cake popcorn with sprinkles in a blue bowl.

Other fun desserts that we love to make include this easy recipe for funnel cake, churros and Disney caramel apples!

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a close up of cake batter popcorn with sprinkles

Cake Batter Popcorn

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Author: Jamielyn Nye
Deliciously sweet cake batter popcorn covered in a mixture of white chocolate, funfetti cake mix and sprinkles. The easiest and yummiest treat you will ever make in just 5 minutes! 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients 

  • 12 cups lightly salted popcorn
  • 16 ounces white chocolate (chips, bark or vanilla candy coating works great)
  • ½ cup funfetti cake mix
  • ¼ cup sprinkles , more if you’d like

Instructions

  • Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Melt white chocolate in the microwave according to package directions. Then stir cake mix into melted chocolate and pour over popcorn. Combine until the popcorn is fully coated.
  • Spread popcorn out on wax paper and then add sprinkles on top. Let cool completely, then break into smaller pieces. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in a zip top bag or airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
To gift: Place in a clear bag and tie with twine and a cute little tag.
Tip: If you are worried about using raw flour, you can heat treat the flour to kill any bacteria before using. Simply place the cake mix in a microwave safe bowl. Then microwave in 30 second increments and stir in between until the flour reaches 165°F. Let the flour cool before using. 

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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