Popcorn Bars With Cake Layer are a fun change up from the typical treat. They are perfect for birthday parties or for a lush dessert treat.
I love popcorn bars and I love cake. I like to think of this as the dream birthday treat for those who feel the same as I do. You are going to love the flavors, textures and how pretty these bars are.
Why Make These Popcorn Bars.
They are not your average popcorn bars, they have a plant-based vanilla cake layer that pairs perfectly with the popcorn chocolate top.
They are gluten free, plant-based and full of sweet flavors.
Fun for kids to help make in the kitchen and fun to eat! You can use summer flavored popcorns on these bars like Lesser Evil Lemonade or Grapefruit Popcorn. Use code SAILORBAILEY20 for 20% off their website!
Ingredients Needed.
Popcorn! This will be baked into he cake layer and on top of the cake layer. Any sweet or plain flavor of popcorn will work.
Arrowroot Powder. Similar to cornstarch, you can find it at any grocery store.
Butter. I use plant based butter for this recipe. I have not tried any other substitutes.
Almond Flour. My favorite type of flour and it is gluten free.
Chocolate. I suggest milk chocolate. If you are making these vegan, use chocolate that doesn't have dairy in it.
Sugar. Any sugar will work, I used white sugar, coconut sugar will work as well.
How To Make These Popcorn Bars With Cake Layer.
Step 1. Mix the cake layer ingredients together with a hand mixer or counter top mixer. The mixture will be a little dry but it will pride together nicely in your 8x5 or similar size baking dish.
Step 2. Top the cake with some extra bits of chocolate and gently press the popcorn down and into the raw mixture before baking. Bake on 350º for about 20 minutes.
Step 3. Melt the leftover chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over boiling water. Once cake if finished cooking, add a little more popcorn to it and drizzle the melted chocolate sauce over it. Pop into the freezer for about 20 minutes to harden. Pull out and cut into bars and enjoy!
FAQ's & Tips.
If it sold at all grocery stores. It would be in with the flours and baking items. It is similar to corn starch.
No, you can also use caramel if you'd like!
Yes, but they won't be plant based if you do. Either one will be delicious.
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Popcorn Bars With Cake Layer
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- ½ cup vegan butter *
- 2 cup almond flour
- ½ cup sugar *
- 4 tbsp arrow root
- ½ cup popped popcorn
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Toppings
- 1 cup popcorn
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat oven to 350. Mix the cake layer ingredients together with a hand mixer or counter top mixer. The mixture will be a little dry but it will pride together nicely in your 8x5 or similar size baking dish.
- Step 2. Press the mixture into a greased or parchment lined baking dish (8x5 or similar) Top the cake with some extra bits of chocolate and gently press the popcorn down and into the raw mixture before baking. Bake on 350º for about 20 minutes.
- Step 3. Melt the leftover chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over boiling water. Once cake if finished cooking, add a little more popcorn to it and drizzle the melted chocolate sauce over it. Pop into the freezer for about 20 minutes to harden. Pull out and carfully cut into bars and enjoy!
Diane
I just wanna say that I got to try these when Bailey made them and they were so fantastically good
Kate 8
Really easy to make!