# Ultimate Cinema Snacks The Movie Theater Popcorn Cake is Similar to a Rice Krispies Treat By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-theater-popcorn-cake References: [yumsugar](http://www.yumsugar.com/Popcorn-Cake-Recipe-Video-33388865) Choosing what to get at the [movie theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbatch-chocolate-bars) doesn't have to be such a hard decision anymore thanks to the Movie Theater Popcorn Cake. This is the ultimate snack to sneak into the cinema. It combines almost every choice available from Milk Duds to Reese's Pieces and Cracker Jacks. Of course, the key ingredient is some [buttery popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-caramel). Essentially a revamped version of a Rice Krispies treat, the Movie Theater Popcorn Cake is combined with melted marshmallows and butter to create a sticky consistency that holds together to form a cake. Dreamed up by Nicole Iizuka of Popsuger Food and Elie Ayrouth of Foodbeast, who joined host Brandi Milloy in the DIY video, the dessert is the perfect dish to complement that [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-now-popping) flick on queue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revamped Movie Theater Snacks:** Opportunity for theaters to innovate and offer unique and indulgent snacks that go beyond traditional options. - **DIY Cinema Treats:** Potential for DIY enthusiasts to create their own custom movie theater-inspired treats at home. - **Creative Dessert Mashups:** Demand for creative and unique dessert mashups, combining different flavors and textures, in the food industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Movie theaters can market and sell innovative cinema snacks to enhance the movie-watching experience. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to create pre-packaged cinema-inspired snacks for consumers to enjoy at home. - **DIY and Craft:** DIY enthusiasts can experiment with creating their own unique cinema-inspired treats and share their recipes online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Cake-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-cake-pop-popcorn.md) - [Candy-Covered Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-popcorn.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a24-movie-chocolate.md) - [Snack Cake Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-popcorn-snack.md) - [Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-line.md) - [Sweet Cinnamon Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-butter-microwave-popcorn.md) - [Chocolatey Donut Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-glazed-donut.md) - [Jellybean-Infused Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-beans-popcorn-kit.md) - [Birthday Cake-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opopop.md)