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!
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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 cake 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. 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.
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!
Other fun desserts that we love to make include this easy recipe for funnel cake, churros and Disney caramel apples!
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Cake Batter Popcorn
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
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Appetizers, Birthdays
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Mmm looks delish, Jamielyn!!
I will always go for popcorn, especially with sprinkles!
Isn’t everything better with sprinkles?! :)
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! :)
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
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!
Jamielyn, I adore flavored popcorn mixes and this sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing – absolutely trying this and pinning! Have a wonderful day!
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! :)
Love it! Pure genius.
Pinned!
Hope you’re having a great day Jaimelyn!
Hi there – what is the white candy coating?
You can use candy melts, white chocolate bark, or white chocolate chips! :)
My kids would love this! Trying out this recipe! Pinned!
I love this so much Jamielyn! Best popcorn ever.
Sprinkles are where it’s at. I am so in love with this sweet and crunchy treat.
Popcorn is a must for a party! Loving this cake batter version!
This looks amazing! I love how simple it is too!
Popcorn and sprinkles!! Seriously? Best combo ever! My lil’ ones would flip for this!
My little ones were in heaven! Seriously the yummiest combo!
Looks so amazing. I can’t wait to try it! Pinned :)
xoxo
This looks delicious! :) I’m seeing this in a movie night in the future! :)
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 :)