Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Cornflake Cakes, a no-bake dessert combining crunchy cornflakes with melting chocolate and a touch of buttery sweetness. Perfect for a quick treat or festive gatherings, these mini cakes come together in under 15 minutes and set quickly to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Binding & Flavor
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
- 24 mini paper cupcake liners
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin: Line a muffin tin with the mini paper cupcake liners and set aside to ensure the cakes hold their shape during setting.
- Melt the chocolate mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the unsalted butter, semi sweet chocolate chips, and milk chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted, ensuring a creamy coating for the cornflakes.
- Add binding ingredients: Stir in the light corn syrup, salt, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine with cornflakes: Remove the saucepan from heat. Gently fold in the cornflakes, stirring carefully to coat each flake evenly without crushing them, preserving their crunchy texture.
- Shape the cakes: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared cupcake liners. Press lightly to shape into small, compact mounds suitable for individual servings.
- Set the cakes: Allow the cakes to set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or accelerate setting by refrigerating for 30 minutes until firm and ready to serve.
- Serve and store: Once set, carefully remove the cakes from the tin. Optionally top with sprinkles or mini candy eggs for extra festivity. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
Notes
- Add decorative sprinkles or mini candy eggs on top for a festive look.
- Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Handle the cornflakes gently when folding to keep them from becoming crushed.
