As the saying goes, a party without a cake is just a meeting. We can’t have that! But in these hot summer months turning on the oven is just about the last thing I want to do, and that’s where this no-bake Hopscotch Cake comes in. The recipe is reminiscent of those gumdrop popcorn cakes of our youth, but with a sweet and salty twist. It’s gooey, it’s crunchy, and it’s absolutely delicious. Let’s get into how it’s made…

To start things off, pop two bags of popcorn and sort through to remove any unpopped kernels (don’t want anyone to break a tooth!). Pour the popcorn into a very large bowl and add crushed pretzel sticks, roasted peanuts, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. Now comes the marshmallow mixture. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil until it starts to thicken, then reduce the heat and stir in the marshmallows until smooth and silky.

Working quickly, pour the marshmallow mixture over the contents of the popcorn bowl and use a grease spatula to stir it all together. Once everything is well coated, transfer the mix to a grease bundt pan. Press the mixture down to ensure it all holds together and let it set for a couple hours. Once your Hopscotch Cake is fully cool, invert it onto your favorite serving plate and serve it up. A treat this tasty is sure to be a smash hit with any crowd!