Popcorn is having a weird year. The places typically associated with popcorn—namely, movie theaters, theme parks and sports games—have all gone dark. Sure, we eat the crunchy, buttery stuff at home, but not for any special reason, like a long-awaited movie release or a Friday night baseball game.
Now, Aldi is popping by with something to celebrate: birthday cake popcorn!
We’re Blowing Out the… Kernels?
This is an unconventional combination, but it definitely seems like it could work. After all, sweet and salty is kettle corn’s whole thing. Aldi fans won’t be surprised to hear it’s made by Clancy’s, the same company that brought us dill pickle popcorn and dill pickle potato chips—other slightly wacky but incredible-tasting snacks.
Because it’s Aldi, you can be certain this sweet treat won’t break the bank. A 5-ounce bag will only set you back $1.99, which is a small price to pay for such a truly epic dessert.
Here’s why we love Aldi’s store-brand stuff—and you should, too.
Where Can I Find It?
Even if it’s your birthday, we advise against heading over to Aldi to pick this up in person. It’s a good thing Aldi is offering delivery around the country! Make sure to put in your order through Instacart. Oh, and you might want to add a couple wine-based margaritas to your virtual shopping cart, too.
Since it’s an Aldi Finds item, there’s a good chance this sweet snack is seasonal, so there’s no time to lose. And hey, even if it’s not your birthday, this cake-flavored popcorn will definitely make any ordinary day special!
Find More Birthday Cake-Inspired Treats
When we were young, Mom made birthday cakes with a small toy on top, chosen just for us. Now that I'm a parent, I go with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota
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Of all the Italian cookie recipes I make, this is my favorite. These sprinkle cookies take some time, but, believe me, they are well worth it! My husband and I used to operate an Italian-American restaurant, and this recipe goes back generations. —Gloria Cracchiolo, Newburgh, New York
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I try to make special foods for my kids, especially on their birthdays. To transform plain ol' pancake mix, I add cake mix and sprinkles. Frosting closes the deal. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
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My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy canes. —Jolie Stinson, Marion, Indiana
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Sugar cone crust makes a pie that tastes like birthday cake when you add a colorful, creamy no-bake confetti filling. —Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor
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My daughter has a great time decorating spoons with mini M&M’s, Sno-Caps and sprinkles. She likes to stir them into hot chocolate or eat as is. —January Brylow, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies Treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create cute pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington
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Making this creamy mixture especially festive are its bright candy sprinkles. An assortment of fresh fruit "dippers" adds even more goodness. —Leslie Miller, Butler, Pennsylvania
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Mom and I took up cake decorating. Funfetti was our favorite cake, so we used the mix to make cutout cookies. Plain or decorated, they’re a fave at parties. —Danielle DeMarco, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
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On my quest to find birthday cake ice cream—my favorite flavor—I came up with these easy ice pops. Now, instead of going to the store whenever a craving hits, I just head to my freezer. —Dawn Lopez, Westerly, Rhode Island
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I take this dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It's one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love to share them because they're so easy to eat, easy to make and easy on the wallet. —Amy Rose, Ballwin, Missouri
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If I could make a batch of cookies a day, I'd be in baking heaven. I made these for my boys when they were growing up, and now I treat my grandkids, too. Everyone loves the tasty blend of chocolate chips, crumbled sugar cones and sprinkles. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
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This simple and tender cake has been celebrated in my family for years. Dressed up with tinted frosting and confetti, it becomes pure party fun. — Karen Berner, New Canaan, Connecticut
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