If you’ve had small chocolate cornflake clusters/nests for Easter, you’ll love this larger chocolate cornflake cake version! This is basically one giant cake that’s uber easy to create, as it’s a no-bake recipe. Kids will love this option, as it’s topped with Easter candies like chocolate eggs. This cake is chocolatey, crispy, nostalgic, and a large dose of Easter fun.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Only 5 ingredients – This chocolate cornflake cake only requires a few ingredients, and most are likely in your pantry already!
Kids love it – These cornflake Easter nests look just like the regular versions but are larger, making them a fun treat. Since it’s a no-bake recipe, kids can help create this yummy dessert.
Versatile – You can use any type of Easter candy as a topper as you’d like.
Supersized version – This Easter nest recipe is a giant version of crispy chocolate cornflake nests.
Quick prep time – You only need about 10 minutes to whip up this nest. The longest amount period is waiting for the nest to set!
Here are some more Easter-worthy recipes to try for the holiday: Easy Chocolate Easter Nests, Easter Rice Krispie Treatsor Slow Cooker Gammon Joint.
Ingredients
Cornflakes – The crunch in this giant cornflake chocolate cake comes from the added corn flakes. However, you can swap these with other cereals like Frosties, Rice Krispies, Weetabix, or gluten-free cornflakes.
Chocolate – I recommend dark chocolate for this chocolate cornflake cake since the cereal and toppings are already quite sweet. However, you can also use milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, or a combo of the above. Love chocolate and cakes? Try my : Easter Rocky Road, Mini Easter Cheesecakes and Mini Egg Cheesecake.
Unsalted Butter – Since the chocolate and cereal already have salt, I would use unsalted butter for Easter cornflake cakes. Otherwise, your dessert may turn out overly salty.
See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and quantities.
Variations/ Adaptations
Make these delightful cornflake nest cakes your own with these variation options! If you’re not big on plain chocolate, you can always add other flavours to make the chocolate cornflake cake more exciting, like peanut butter or cinnamon.
Add extra crunch to this dessert with chopped peanuts/nuts or crushed cookies (like Oreos). For a richer treat, put caramel on the cake’s top before adding the mini eggs. Bonus – This adaptation will also help keep the candy stuck to the top. You can also swap out the mini eggs with other treats like Peeps.
How to make a giant chocolate cornflake cake
Start by lining the base and sides of a 20cm loose bottom or spring form cake tin with baking paper.
- Melt the butter and golden syrup in a medium pan (Image 1).
- When melted, stir in the milk chocolate and heat very gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted (Image 2).
3. Lightly crush the cornflakes with your hands just to make the flakes a little smaller, then add them to the melted chocolate (Image 3).
4. Stir them into the chocolate mixture until the flakes are well coated (Image 4).
5. Press the mixture around the sides of the tin. Chill in the fridge (Image 5).
6. Break up in the biscuits into pieces (Image 6).
7. To make the filling, melt the butter and golden syrup in a medium pan. When melted, stir in the dark chocolate and heat very gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted (Image 7).
8. Allow to cool a little, then stir in the marshmallows, broken biscuits, and raisins (Image 8).
9. Spoon into the centre of the nest and place in the fridge to set for 1 hour (Image 9).
10. Decorate with the chick and eggs and tie ribbon around the outside(Image 10).
Tips for the best result
Chop the chocolate into small pieces so it melts evenly to prevent burning
The most challenging part of this chocolate cornflake cake recipe is melting the chocolate. For the best results, chop the chocolate into small bits so it melts evenly. This step will also help speed up the melted chocolate process.
Use low heat to melt the chocolate
The best way to avoid burnt/clumpy chocolate in these cornflake Easter nests is by heating the chocolate slowly over very low heat.
Don’t let the cornflakes go soggy
Prevent the cereal from getting soggy in this cornflake cake recipe by ensuring you follow the instructions below. Using too much chocolate is typically the culprit. Follow the noted ratio to help avoid soggy chocolate cornflakes cakes.
Use a cake tin with a removable base
This makes removing the nest cake a lot easier!
Don’t skip the golden syrup
This ingredient helps keep the melted chocolate’s form, so the cake doesn’t sink after it sets.
Use leftover chocolate to make tasty desserts like Chocolate Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter, Chocolate Tiffin, or Chocolate Chip Microwave Cookies.
Storage instructions
The best part about making chocolate cornflake cakes is you can store them on the counter. Simply put any leftover cake in an airtight container and eat throughout the week. Be sure to consume this chocolate cornflake cake within five days.
Can you freeze this cake?
Yes, you can freeze leftover chocolate cornflake cake. If you have leftover chocolate cornflake nests (or, in this case, nest), freeze extra in the bundt pan. Once it’s hardened, put the leftovers in an airtight container or bag and store in the freezer for up to one month. I recommend leaving the candy off the cake’s top and only freezing the chocolate nest. You can also freeze my Soft Flapjack Recipe
FAQs
Why do my cornflake cakes go soggy?
If there’s too much chocolate and not enough cornflakes in this Easter cake, the cornflakes will get soggy. Prevent this from occurring by following the ratio of chocolate to cornflakes listed in the recipe.
Can you use Frosties for cornflake cakes?
Yes, you can use Frosties to make this chocolate cornflake cake. As a heads up, it will make the cake a bit sweeter.
Can you use white chocolate?
Absolutely! If you prefer white chocolate, you can use that instead. You may even want to add some food colouring to make the cake more festive.
Before digging into this yummy cornflake Easter cake, consider whipping up a feast with these holiday favourites: The CRISPIEST Roast Potatoes, , Fluffy Yorkshire Puddings.
Explore More Recipes
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Giant Chocolate Cornflake Cake (Easter Cake) with Mini Eggs
by Mimi Harrison
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
£0.98
Dessert, Snack
British
Servings: 8
MetricUS Standard
This giant, no-bake chocolate cornflake cake is a great way to amplify Easter fun. Simply top it with mini eggs or Peeps, and it's a great treat for kids.
Ingredients
The Nest
- 100 g butter (£1.69/2)=(£0.85)
- 150 g golden syrup (£1.28/5)=£0.26)
- 300 g milk chocolate, chopped (£1.35)
- 150 g cornflakes (£0.75/3)=(£0.25)
For the filling
- 35 g butter (£1.69/7)=(£0.08)
- 60 g golden syrup (£1.28/10)=(£0.13)
- 115 g dark chocolate, chopped (£1.30)
- 75 g mini marshmallows (£1.40/2)=(£0.70)
- 100 g biscuits, I used digestive/ginger biscuits, roughly broken (£0.70)
- 75 g raisins (£1.25/5)=(£0.25)
- 1 white chocolate chick lolly (£1.00)
- 4 white hollow Easter eggs, small (£1.00)
Method
Start by lining the base and sides of a 20cm loose bottom or spring form cake tin with baking paper .
Then melt the butter and golden syrup in a medium pan. When melted, stir in the milk chocolate and heat very gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Lightly crush the cornflakes with your hands just to make the flakes a little smaller, then stir them into the chocolate mixture until well coated. Press the mixture around the sides of the tin. Chill in the fridge.
To make the filling, melt the butter and golden syrup in a medium pan. When melted, stir in the dark chocolate and heat very gently, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Allow to cool a little, then stir in the marshmallows, broken biscuits, and raisins. Spoon into the centre of the nest and place in the fridge to set for 1 hour. Decorate with the chick and eggs and tie ribbon around the outside
Tip to add in the helpful tips section about chopping the chocolate to prevent burning. Also have a separate point about the low low heat.
Notes
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces so it melts evenly to prevent burning
- Use a low heat to melt the chocolate
- Prevent the cereal from getting soggy in this cornflake cake recipe by ensuring you follow the instructions. Using too much chocolate is typically the culprit.
- Don't skip the golden syrup
Nutrition
Servings: 8 servings
Fat: 34g
Calories: 706kcal
Carbohydrates: 93g
Protein: 7g
