When it comes to super simple party snacks, Birthday Cake Popcorn is one of my go-to’s! It comes together in just a few minutes and impresses even the pickiest guests.
Whether I’m throwing a birthday party, a Halloween get-together, tailgating before the big game, or putting together Christmas treats, this four-ingredient popcorn is always a hit.
The best part about this popcorn recipe? It is so versatile! You can use this method and customize it for any occasion. Use team color sprinkles for game day, red, green, and gold for Christmas, or red and pink for Valentine’s Day.
This cake popcorn is the perfect mix of crunchy, creamy, and sweet, and the sprinkles make it feel extra festive. I love to bag it up as party favors or put it out in bowls for my guests to help themselves. This easy, no-bake recipe adds a playful touch to any celebration.
Birthday Cake Popcorn Recipe Ingredients
- Popcorn – This treat starts with freshly popped popcorn. You can use your favorite method – microwave, stove top, or air-popped – just make sure that is is plain.
- Vanilla Almond Bark – Some recipes use white chocolate, but I prefer the smooth texture of almond bark.
- Cake Mix – For this recipe, I think dry vanilla cake mix works best, but you can substitute Funfetti, but the sprinkles included may bleed.
- Sprinkles – Customize your sprinkles for any occasion! Use red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July or pretty pastels for Easter.
More No Bake Treats
Birthday Cake Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 cups popcorn popped about one microwavable bag or ¼ cup of kernels, popped
- 10 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating chopped
- ¼ cup white cake mix
- ⅛ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spread popcorn on top.9 cups popcorn
- Using a large microwavable bowl, melt the almond bark candy coating in the microwave at 50% power for 1 minute, stir, and repeat in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the almond bark candy coating in a saucepan over low heat for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.10 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating
- Add dry cake mix to melted almond bark and stir with a rubber spatula, scraping the sides as needed, until combined.¼ cup white cake mix
- Working quickly, fold in popcorn and stir until coated.
- Spread popcorn mixture onto prepared cookie sheet. Top with sprinkles and allow to cool before serving or transferring to bags.⅛ cup sprinkles
Julie’s Tips
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
