Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn is fluffy popcorn coated in creamy white chocolate and almond extract, then dusted with sweet Funfetti cake mix and powdered sugar for a crunchy, no-bake treat that tastes just like birthday cake!

This “sprinkled” popcorn is one of my favorites. It is SO addicting! But let’s be honest… I love anything cake batter flavored. Whether it’s my Funfetti Cheesecake Bites, Funfetti Puppy Chow, or Funfetti Pretzel Bites… sign me up!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn is the kind of snack that feels instantly happy. It’s colorful, sweet, and tastes like birthday cake batter in popcorn form. Made with microwave popcorn coated in melted white chocolate and almond extract, then tossed in heat-treated Funfetti cake mix and powdered sugar, this no-bake treat is simple, nostalgic, and completely addictive.

If you love easy dessert recipes that don’t require baking, this Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn is one you’ll come back to again and again.

Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn is exactly what it sounds like: fluffy popcorn coated in a creamy, cake-batter-flavored mixture and finished with rainbow sprinkles from Funfetti cake mix. It’s light and crunchy, but still rich enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. The powdered sugar helps everything stick while adding that soft, classic cake batter finish.

The flavor is the best part. It tastes like licking the spoon after making Funfetti cake. The white chocolate makes it smooth and sweet, while the almond extract gives it that true bakery-style cake flavor. The popcorn keeps it from feeling too heavy, so you can keep snacking without it becoming overwhelming.

This is one of those treats that disappears fast!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Microwave popcorn
White chocolate chips
Vegetable oil
Almond extract
Rainbow sprinkles
Funfetti cake mix- heat treated
Powdered sugar

One of the reasons people love funfetti cake batter popcorn so much is how easy it is to make. There’s no oven, no mixer, and no complicated steps. You start with microwave popcorn, melt the white chocolate, stir in almond extract, and coat the popcorn. Once it’s evenly covered, you toss it with heat-treated Funfetti cake mix and powdered sugar until every piece is coated.

That’s it. No baking, no waiting, no stress.

Because this recipe is completely no-bake, it’s perfect for warm days, last-minute desserts, or anytime you want something sweet without turning on the oven. It’s also a great option for kids to help make since it’s simple and fun, especially when the rainbow sprinkles get involved.

How to make the best Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn:

Heat-treat your funfetti cake mix by adding it into a microwave safe bowl and microwaving for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through, then set aside to cool completely.
Pour your popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, making sure to remove any unpopped kernels, and set aside for later.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth. Then stir in the almond extract.
Pour the melted white chocolate into your bowl of popcorn, then mix to coat the popcorn evenly. Sprinkle in the rainbow sprinkles and mix again to coat.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the heat-treated cake mix and powdered sugar, then add it to the chocolate covered popcorn and mix (or shake if you have a lid) to coat the popcorn evenly.
Transfer the funfetti popcorn onto a baking sheet, spread it into an even layer and let cool completely before storing or enjoying.

People love Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn because it feels nostalgic. Funfetti reminds everyone of birthdays, celebrations, and childhood treats. Turning that flavor into popcorn makes it feel playful and familiar at the same time. It’s sweet without being too much, crunchy without being dry, and colorful enough to feel like a party snack even on a regular day.

This popcorn is also a huge hit at gatherings. It looks festive in bowls, on dessert tables, or packaged up in clear bags for party favors. It works just as well for movie night as it does for birthdays, baby showers, or holidays.

You should make this easy Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn because it delivers big flavor with almost no effort. When you want something that tastes like cake but don’t feel like baking, this is the answer. It’s faster than making a cake, cheaper than buying gourmet popcorn, and guaranteed to make people smile.

If you’re craving something sweet, colorful, and easy, Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn is always a good idea! One bite and you’ll understand why it’s such a favorite.

My top tips:

HEAT TREATING CAKE MIX: Heat treating the cake mix is an important step to ensuring this Funfetti Cake Batter Popcorn is completely safe to eat. You’ll add the cake mix into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 60-90 seconds to get rid of any unwanted bacteria, then you’re good to go!
POPCORN: You’ll need roughly 10 cups of popcorn for this recipe- but it’s up to you how you pop it. Feel free to pop your own using about 1/2 cup kernels, use a microwave bag, or buy pre-popped popcorn. Just be sure to remove any unpopped kernels.
BOWL SIZE: Use the biggest bowl you can find for tossing the popcorn! A big bowl makes it so much easier to ensure the popcorn gets fully coated in the white chocolate mixture as well as the cake mix. I also recommend using a rubber spatula here to avoid crushing the popcorn too much.
MICROWAVING: I recommend microwaving the white chocolate and vegetable oil in 30 second intervals to prevent any burning. White chocolate can be especially temperamental and prone to clumping, so it’s important to melt it down slowly.
ALMOND EXTRACT: The almond extract in this recipe is optional, but it really does amplify the cake batter flavor.
SPRINKLES: Feel free to switch out the colors and shapes of your sprinkles for different holidays or special occasions! Just remember that if you want the sprinkles to stick to the popcorn, you need to add them in before you coat everything in cake mix and powdered sugar.
COAT EVENLY: Be sure you fully coat the popcorn in the white chocolate mixture. This is what the sprinkles, cake mix, and powdered sugar will stick to. I find that if you have a bowl with a lid, it can be easier to pop the lid on and shake rather than sir.
COOLING: It’s important to let the cake batter popcorn completely before storing. If you store it while still warm, the powdered sugar will dissolve, and the popcorn will lose that crispy texture.
STORING: You can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to5 days, but it’s so addicting, I doubt it will last that long! If you want this to last longer, store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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