Cake batter popcorn – the easiest and yummiest treat you will ever make!
This “sprinkled” popcorn is one of my kids absolute favorites. It is SO addicting! And let’s be honest… I love anything cake batter. 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. Speaking of… I’m celebrating Sally’s Baking Addiction wedding with a little “virtual” bridal shower. A few of my blogging friends shared some sprinkle recipes in Sally’s honor… so make sure to check them out at the bottom of this post. :D
Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake from Lauren’s Latest // Funfetti Cookie Dough Balls from Averie Cooks // Cake Batter Funfetti cookies from Diethood // Cake Batter Popcorn from I Heart Naptime // Confetti Cookie Milkshake from Bake Your Day // Cake Batter Ice Cream Balls from Oh, Sweet Basil // Frosted Sugar Cookies from Roxana’s Home Baking // Peanut Butter Filled Doughnuts from Crazy For Crust // Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cups from Crunchy Creamy Sweet // Shirley Temple from Damn Delicious // Funfetti Pudding Mix Cookies from Cooking Classy // Cherry Chocolate Chip Cupcakes from The Messy Baker // Chocolate Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars from Handle the Heat // Vanilla Banana Muffins from Love From the Oven // Homemade Funfetti Yellow Birthday Cake from Ambitious Kitchen // Frosting Filled Deep Dish Cake Batter Cookies from The Domestic Rebel
Cake batter popcorn
Ingredients
- 12 cups lightly salted popcorn
- 16 ounces 16 oz package vanilla candy coating (I like Candi Quik)
- 1/2 cup funfetti cake mix
- 1/4 cup sprinkles more if you’d like
Instructions
- Place popped popcorn in a large bowl. Melt candy coating in the microwave according to package directions. Stir cake mix into chocolate and then pour over popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is fully coated. Spread popcorn out on wax paper and then add the sprinkles on top. Store in a zip top bag. Enjoy!
Hi Jamielyn! I can’t thank you enough for this amazing virtual bridal shower! My heart is so touched and I’m just so happy I can barely type. What a surprise to wake up to all this sprinkle love in the morning. You are all the best and I’m so lucky to have so many friends in the blogging world who make each day a little easier. Thank you so much :)
This looks delicious! :) I’m seeing this in a movie night in the future! :)
Looks so amazing. I can’t wait to try it! Pinned :)
xoxo
Popcorn and sprinkles!! Seriously? Best combo ever! My lil’ ones would flip for this!
My little ones were in heaven! Seriously the yummiest combo!
This looks amazing! I love how simple it is too!
Popcorn is a must for a party! Loving this cake batter version!
Sprinkles are where it’s at. I am so in love with this sweet and crunchy treat.
I love this so much Jamielyn! Best popcorn ever.
My kids would love this! Trying out this recipe! Pinned!
Hi there – what is the white candy coating?
You can use candy melts, white chocolate bark, or white chocolate chips! :)
Love it! Pure genius.
Pinned!
Hope you’re having a great day Jaimelyn!
Hi Jamielyn! I just stumbled upon your yummy cake batterpopcorn you baked for Sally’s virtual bridal shower and I simply love it. Brilliant idea! I’m a huge fan of Sally since I started blogging and I’m now happy to meet you through her bridal shower. Cheers from the French girl behind Del’s cooking twist ;)
I’m so glad you stopped by! I love Sally as well and it was so fun making this yummy treat for her shower! Thanks for saying hello! :)
Jamielyn, I adore flavored popcorn mixes and this sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing – absolutely trying this and pinning! Have a wonderful day!
Not to sound completely dense.. but Vanilla Candy Coating… is that white chocolate chips? Because the directions go on to say ‘Melt chocolate in the microwave according to package directions. Stir cake mix into chocolate’ but Chocolate is not a listed ingredient? I don’t make fun stuff like this often, so I wanted to make sure I pick up the right thing.
Thanks!
Hi Adrianne! You can use vanilla candy coating, white chocolate bark, or white chocolate chips! The result will ultimately be the same! :)
Perfect, thank you!
This recipe sounds unreal! Who make the vanilla candy coating? I’ve never seen it before. I can’t wait to source all the ingredients and make it for my kids. :)
Sheree
I’m sure everyone will love this, especially the kids. More cakes to bake.
It really is such a fun recipe! Thanks for stopping by Sarah! :)
I will always go for popcorn, especially with sprinkles!
Isn’t everything better with sprinkles?! :)
Mmm looks delish, Jamielyn!!
Could you use normal white chocolate melted?
Yes definitely!
Mmm – looks so good!!
Popcorn is my all time favorite late night snack. I usually opt for buttered (bad I know!). Can’t wait to try this version. Pinned!
Buttered popcorn is the best! Hope you enjoy this cake batter version! :)
Wondering if you have ever tried this with white chocolate instead of candy melts? I’ve never used candy melts so I don’t have anything to compare!
Thanks!
Yes I have, it turns out just as good! :)
Hello and waving madly! I found your popcorn on Pinterest and followed “the crumb trail over”! What an awesome recipe and page!! I just shared on FB.
I will definitely be making this for my daughter as a surprise!! Thank you! ♥
Thanks for stopping by Didi! This cake batter popcorn is divine. :)
Delish — how did you keep the unpopped kernels out of the candy coating?
Hi Melissa! I try and an pick them out before adding the coating! :)
Wow look delicious ! I love your cake and how you mix it <3 Bookmarked for free weekend so i can try it ;) Thank you.
Could you please share what type of popcorn you used?
We used lightly salted popcorn. You can make your own by air popping and lightly salting, or by making it in a pan or microwave. :)
This looks so great! Do you think the popcorn would stay together if it were shaped into a ball and put on a stick? I’m going to do a party at a park and don’t want grubby little hands digging into a bowl!
Thanks for the recipe.
That is a really great idea! And I think it would work!
This tasted so so good.
So glad you liked it!
Awesomeness pictures! Cake batter popcorn looked soooo good, I had to try and make them. I used your suggestion and used 1/2 cup funfetti cake mix. Thanks for sharing Jamielyn!
I’m so glad you tried it! I love this recipe! :)