Popcorn Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
5 qt. popped corn (plain)
2 c. roasted peanuts or pecans
gumdrop flowers (optional)
1 lb. marshmallows
1/2 lb. small gumdrops
1 c. chocolate candies

Preparation

Combine butter and marshmallows in heavy 2 or 3-quart saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows melt.
Add to popcorn, candy and nuts.
Stir until blended.
Press mixture into a well-greased 10-inch tube pan. Chill until firm.
Invert cake onto serving plate and garnish with gumdrop flowers, if desired.