Child's Favorite Popcorn Ball Cake

Guaranteed to be a favorite with kids. Patty has put a dollar for every year in a plastic bag in the center. What else could fill the center to make a child happy?

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup white corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 quarts freshly popped popcorn, unsalted

METHOD

In small saucepen, bring sugar, corn syrup and cream of tartar to a rolling boil. Cook until a very soft ball form, about 5 minutes, or until a candy thermometer reads 235°. Remove from heat, and stir in baking soda.

Put back on heat and bring to boil again. When mixture boils, remove from heat and stir in butter.

Pour syrup over 4 quarts freshly popped popcorn, stirring to cover all the corn.

Wet hands and shape into balls. Let dry on greased cookie sheets.

OR: Grease an angel food cake pan, and press corn into pan. Let cool completely. Turn out on a cake plate. If using candles, place them in cake now.

Cut with serrated knife.

Serves: 6 - 8

This recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Patty Bulter for Mayme Okell

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