1 c. butter
1 lb. marshmallows
5 qt. popped corn
1/2 lb. roasted peanuts
1 lb. sm. gum drops or M & M's

Combine butter and marshmallows in a large Dutch oven; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows melt. Add popcorn, peanuts, gum drops or M & M's. Stir until blended. Press mixture into well greased 10 inch tube pan. Chill until firm, invert cake on serving plate. Yields 1 (10 inch) cake.