what is chocolate cornflake cake?
Chocolate cornflake cake, also known as chocolate cornflake clusters, is one of the easiest and most delightful treats I’ve ever made. With just a few simple ingredients and no baking required, it’s a no-bake favorite that kids love to make and eat. Essentially, it’s a chocolate “nest” made with melted chocolate, sultanas, and crushed cornflakes—a staple on my list of top chocolate desserts.
In my family, we call these chocolate cornflake cookies “doodlebugs.” My grandma, during the Blitz, was scared of the German bombs nicknamed Doodlebugs. To comfort her, her mum made these cornflake buns, saying, “You don’t need to worry about doodlebugs; they’re just chocolate biscuits!”
There are many ways to make chocolate cornflake cakes even better, like adding different ingredients you like, such as cocoa powder, marshmallows, golden syrup, honey, nuts, etc.
Easy recipe for chocolate cornflake cookies no bake
Chocolate cornflake cake is one of the first treats I made in my grandma’s kitchen, and it still brings me joy today. I keep it simple—no fancy nuts, cereals, or dried fruits—just classic chocolate and cornflakes.
So, to my chocolate cornflake cake recipe, I added some ‘love notes’ crafted from icing. They may not be the healthiest, but they’re perfect for a special occasion or a sweet pick-me-up. I hope these cakes make you as happy as they make me! You can pair these sweet treats with a strong cup of coffee or tea. For an adult twist, try pairing the cakes with a Chocolate Martini or Kahlua cocktail.
Here is how to make chocolate cornflake cakes without golden syrup, no butter:
Ingredients
- 110 g milk chocolate. You can use dark chocolate for a vegan version
- 50 g cornflakes
- 40 g sultanas
- 100 g ready-to-roll fondant icing
- Writing icing pens
Instructions
- Break the chocolate into pieces. Set 3 pieces aside, and melt the rest over a pan of simmering water.
- Crush the cornflakes into the chocolate and add the sultanas.
- Stir until the mixture comes together.
- Spoon the mixture into the cases and refrigerate until the doodlebugs are set.
- Meanwhile, roll out the icing very thinly and write your desired messages onto the icing. Cut out the messages with a small, sharp knife.
- If you like, you can also make ‘envelopes’ for decoration by cutting out larger, identical squares and folding in three of the corners. Seal the edges by brushing them with water.
- Once the doodlebugs have set, melt the remaining chocolate and use to stick the icing messages on.
Notes
– Measurements for the cornflakes and sultanas are approximate; add enough to ensure an evenly coated mixture and a little chocolate left on the sides of the bowl.
– To store these chocolate cornflake cakes, you should refrigerate them within an airtight container. However, their texture will gradually soften over 2-3 days. You shouldn’t store them at room temperature, as the chocolate may become overly soft, leading to potential crumbling.
Freezing is also not a good idea since you cannot eat them straight from the freezer. If you put them to room temperature after freezing, the clusters will lose their delightful crunchiness.
Chocolate Cornflake Cakes – Love Note Doodlebugs
Ingredients
- 110 g milk chocolate You can use dark chocolate for vegan version
- 50 g cornflakes
- 40 g sultanas
- 100 g ready-to-roll fondant icing
- Writing icing pens
Instructions
- Break the chocolate into pieces. Set 3 pieces aside, and melt the rest over a pan of simmering water.
- Crush the cornflakes into the chocolate and add the sultanas.
- Stir until the mixture comes together.
- Spoon the mixture into the cases and refrigerate until the doodlebugs are set.
- Meanwhile, roll out the icing very thinly and write your desired messages onto the icing. Cut out the messages with a small, sharp knife.
- If you like, you can also make ‘envelopes’ for decoration by cutting out larger, identical squares and folding in three of the corners. Seal the edges by brushing them with water.
- Once the doodlebugs have set, melt the remaining chocolate and use to stick the icing messages on.
