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Red Velvet Popcorn

Delicious Red Velvet Popcorn: A Sweet Celebration Snack

Red Velvet Popcorn is a delightful treat perfect for any celebration, combining fluffy popcorn with creamy white chocolate and red velvet cake crumbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 8 cups Freshly Popped Popcorn Use plain, unsalted popcorn
For the Red Velvet Flavor
  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix Bake according to package instructions
For the Creamy Coating
  • 2 cups White Chocolate Chips Consider dark chocolate chips for richness
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Shortening Can substitute with coconut oil
For the Topping
  • 4 cups Crumpled Red Velvet Cake Crumble about 1/3 of the baked cake

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking pan. Mix and bake the red velvet cake as per package instructions.
  2. Crumble about one-third of the cooled cake into small pieces, approximately 4 cups.
  3. Melt the white chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Pop the plain popcorn and spread it evenly on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  5. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled red velvet cake over the chocolate-coated popcorn and toss gently again.
  7. Let the popcorn rest until the chocolate sets, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  8. Break apart any clusters, transfer to bowls or gift bags, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Freshly popped popcorn is key for the best texture. This recipe allows for flavor experimentation; try other cake flavors too!

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