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Red Velvet Cake Mix Popcorn Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (cake baking time estimated)
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Red Velvet Popcorn is a delightful and festive treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy white chocolate and crunchy popcorn. This easy-to-make snack is perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you crave a sweet and crunchy dessert. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a unique twist on classic popcorn that’s both visually appealing and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Red Velvet Cake

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (prepared and baked according to package directions)

Popcorn and Coating

  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
  • 12 cups freshly popped popcorn (about 1/3 cup popcorn kernels)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Crumble Cake: Once the red velvet cake has been baked according to the package directions, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely. After cooling, crumble about one-third of the cake into small pieces until you have approximately 4 cups of crumbled cake.
  2. Melt White Chocolate: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and vegetable shortening. Microwave at half power in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler if preferred for melting.
  3. Coat Popcorn with Chocolate: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spread the freshly popped popcorn evenly over the sheet. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and gently toss or mix to coat all the popcorn pieces evenly.
  4. Add Red Velvet Cake Crumbs: Immediately sprinkle the crumbled red velvet cake over the white chocolate-coated popcorn. Gently toss again to ensure the popcorn is evenly coated with the cake crumbs, creating a vibrant and tasty combination.
  5. Set and Serve: Allow the coated popcorn to sit at room temperature until the white chocolate sets and hardens. Once set, serve the Red Velvet Popcorn as a delicious snack or dessert.

Notes

  • You can melt the white chocolate using a double boiler instead of a microwave if you prefer a gentler melting method.
  • For easier mixing, you can place the popcorn in a large bowl, drizzle the melted white chocolate over it, and toss to coat. Then spread the coated popcorn onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle the red velvet cake crumbs over it.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling to prevent the crumbs from becoming soggy.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/red-velvet-cake-mix-popcorn-recipe/