Miss Hilda's Popcorn Cake
- 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 12 cups popped popcorn (plain, unsalted and unbuttered)
- 2 cups M&M candies
- 1 cup lightly salted cocktail peanuts
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 pound marshmallows
- Grease a large tube or bundt cake pan with 2 teaspoons of the oil, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the popped corn with the M & M candies and the peanuts.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter, remaining 1/4 cup of oil, and marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- When melted, pour over the popcorn mixture, and stir to combine.
- Pour into the prepared cake pan, pressing down to fit.
- Cover with aluminum foil to keep moist and let rest until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
- To serve, invert the cake pan onto a large cake plate or platter.
- Shake gently to release.
- Serve at room temperature.
vegetable oil, candies, peanuts, butter, marshmallows
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/miss-hildas-popcorn-cake-recipe.html (may not work)