Chocolate Cornflake Cakes (Easy 2 Ingredient Recipe)
Updated: April 2026
These chocolate cornflake cakes are one of the easiest sweet treats you can make with kids.
They’re crunchy, chocolatey, no-bake and need just two ingredients — cornflakes and milk chocolate. They’re perfect for parties, lunchboxes, after-school snacks or easy weekend baking.
You can keep them plain or decorate them with sprinkles, mini eggs, marshmallows or whatever you fancy.
Quick Answer – How Do You Make Chocolate Cornflake Cakes?
To make chocolate cornflake cakes, melt milk chocolate, stir in cornflakes until coated, spoon into cupcake cases and chill in the fridge until set.
They take around 10 minutes to make, then need about 2 hours chilling time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 2 ingredients
- No baking needed
- Great for kids to help make
- Easy party food
- Simple to decorate
- Crispy, crunchy and chocolatey
Ingredients For Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
You’ll need:
- 80g cornflakes
- 180g milk chocolate
Equipment Needed
You’ll need:
- large saucepan
- metal or glass bowl
- wooden spoon
- weighing scales
- 9 cupcake cases
- bun tray
- teaspoon
- dessert spoon
How To Make Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
Step 1 – Melt The Chocolate
Place a glass or metal bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
Add the broken chocolate pieces to the bowl and stir until melted.
You can also melt the chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each one.
Step 2 – Add The Cornflakes
Tip the cornflakes into the melted chocolate.
Stir gently so the cornflakes are coated without crushing them too much.
Step 3 – Spoon Into Cases
Place cupcake cases into a bun tray.
Divide the chocolate-coated cornflakes between the cases using a dessert spoon and teaspoon.
Step 4 – Chill Until Set
Put the cornflake cakes into the fridge for around 2 hours, or until the chocolate has set firmly.
Step 5 – Serve
Once set, serve and enjoy.
They’re lovely with a glass of cold milk.
Expert Tips For The Best Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
Melt The Chocolate Slowly
Gentle heat stops the chocolate becoming grainy or burning.
Stir Carefully
Cornflakes break easily, so fold them through the chocolate gently.
Use A Bun Tray
A bun tray helps the cases keep their shape while the cakes set.
Chill In The Fridge
The fridge helps the cakes set properly and keeps them crisp.
Supervise Kids
Children can help stir and spoon the mixture, but an adult should handle the hot water and melted chocolate.
How To Store Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
Store chocolate cornflake cakes in an airtight container in the fridge.
They’ll keep best for around 3 days, although they’re usually eaten much faster.
Keeping them chilled helps the chocolate stay firm and the cornflakes stay crisp.
Easy Variations And Add-Ins
Add Sprinkles
Scatter sprinkles over the tops before the chocolate sets.
Add Mini Marshmallows
Replace a small handful of cornflakes with mini marshmallows.
Use Different Chocolate
Try:
- white chocolate
- dark chocolate
- chocolate orange
- milk and white chocolate mixed together
Use Different Cereal
You can swap cornflakes for:
- Rice Krispies
- Shreddies
- Cheerios
- bran flakes
Make Easter Nests
Make a small dip in the middle and add mini eggs for easy Easter nest cakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ingredients do you need for chocolate cornflake cakes?
You only need two ingredients: cornflakes and milk chocolate.
Do chocolate cornflake cakes need baking?
No, chocolate cornflake cakes are no-bake. They set in the fridge once the chocolate hardens.
How long do chocolate cornflake cakes take to set?
They usually take around 2 hours to set properly in the fridge.
Can kids make chocolate cornflake cakes?
Yes, children can help mix and spoon the cornflake cakes into cases, but an adult should melt the chocolate and supervise around hot water.
How do you store chocolate cornflake cakes?
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge to keep the chocolate firm and the cornflakes crisp.
Can you make chocolate cornflake cakes with white chocolate?
Yes, you can use white chocolate, dark chocolate or milk chocolate for cornflake cakes.
Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
Easy 2 ingredient chocolate cornflake cakes made with cornflakes and milk chocolate. A simple no-bake recipe for kids, parties, lunchboxes and sweet treats.
Ingredients
- 80g cornflakes
- 180g milk chocolate
Instructions
- Place a glass or metal bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
- Add the broken chocolate pieces to the bowl.
- Stir until the chocolate has melted.
- Tip the cornflakes into the melted chocolate.
Stir gently until the cornflakes are coated. - Place cupcake cases into a bun tray.
- Divide the chocolate cornflakes between the cupcake cases.
- Put the cakes into the fridge for around 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve once the chocolate has hardened.
Notes
- Melt the chocolate gently so it doesn’t burn.
- Stir the cornflakes carefully so they stay crisp and chunky.
- Store in the fridge to keep them firm.
- Add sprinkles, mini eggs or marshmallows before setting if you like.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 118Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
