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!
I absolutely love 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!
Only 4 ingredients!
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it only takes 4 ingredients to make. 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.
How to make funfetti popcorn
- Place in a bowl. Add popcorn to a large bowl.
- Melt the chocolate. Melt white chocolate in the microwave until smooth.
- Mix together ingredients. Stir funfetti cake mix into melted chocolate, then pour over popcorn and combine until fully coated.
- 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!
More cake batter recipes:
- Funfetti Cookie Dough Balls from Averie Cooks
- Homemade Funfetti Yellow Birthday Cake from Ambitious Kitchen
- Cake Batter Blondies from Sally’s Baking Addiction
- Funfetti Donuts from Spend with Pennies
Cake Batter Popcorn
Ingredients
- 12 cups lightly salted popcorn
- 16 ounces white chocolate (chips, bark or vanilla candy coating works great)
- 1/2 cup funfetti cake mix
- 1/4 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!
do I use dry cake mix? like from a box
Yup :D
You are a savior. I have tried these popcorns using the instructions followed by you and the output was awesome. My kids love it. Before that I was ordering these popcorns from Thatcher’s Gourmet Popcorn but this is the first time, I had made it at home.
Hope you will share more popcorns flavored recipies.
Yay, I’m so happy to hear that you loved the recipe Nina! This cookies and cream popcorn recipe is also another favorite: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/cookies-cream-popcorn/
Thanks Jamielyn. I will try that too and will let you know.
So easy and delicious made a double batch fir a party. Some other recipes that use cake mix say it has to be heated to a certain temp or 2 30 minutes intervals to be safe. Have you heard of this? We will definitely be making again so addictive. Perfect mix of sweet cans salty
If you are worried about using raw flour, you can heat treat the flour to kill any bacteria before using. Simply place the flour 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.
Feel like a real pastry chef at home.
Have you ever tried this with other cake mixes besides Funfetti? I wanted to use other sprinkles (fall colors). Wondering if I could buy just white cake mix or even French Vanilla and add my own sprinkles and it would still turn out? Maybe there is another secret ingredient in the Funfetti or ones with “pudding in the mix” wouldn’t work?
Hi Heidi! I haven’t tried it with other cake mixes but I think it should work the same! :)
This was such a fun and delicious idea! Thank you!
I have never thought of making cake batter popcorn, but I’m so glad you did! SO delicious!!
Popcorn is a bit softer the next day because it absorbs some moisture from the marshmallow mixture but still has a great taste. Save. Our popcorn pie is a fun and tasty sweet and salty taste. And it’s so easy to do.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment and review! :)
That batter popcorn absolutely something new for me! Looks yummy! Thx for sharing batter popcorn recipe, I definitely add it to my cookbook!