Question 1

What are they?

Accepted Answer

Chocolate cornflake cakes are a popular snack that comprise simply of chocolate-covered cornflakes. There are several ways you can make them, from solely melting chocolate and coating cornflakes to adding butter and syrup for extra richness. You can also add extra toppings and sauces to make them a little more special (ideas below).

Question 2

What type of chocolate should I use?

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You have a few different options when it comes to making chocolate cornflake cakes, although each will give a slightly different result. You can also mix different types together to customise the taste.

•	Cooking chocolate. Cooking chocolate is made with a high cocoa content and minimal sugar. Which means it's fairly bitter and has a strong taste. If you use cooking chocolate and you are cooking for kids (or grownups) who may prefer a sweeter treat then you can simply add more syrup and butter or add a little sugar to the melted chocolate. 
•	Milk chocolate. This is perfectly fine for simple baking requirements, like for this recipe. It's usually a more popular tasting chocolate for children and because it's already sweetened, you won't need to add extra sugar or sweeteners to the recipe. 
•	Dark chocolate. If you prefer a stronger, richer and more bitter result then dark chocolate is for you. As it has more of an acquired taste it's not for everyone, and if you are going to add extra sweeteners or sugar then you might as well use cooking chocolate which is usually cheaper.

I've never had success making these cakes with cocoa powder although there are recipes out there you can try if you would prefer to use that over solid chocolate.

Question 3

What variations can I make?

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There are a lot of options to add a little variety to your cornflake cakes. See below for some fun ideas! If you do add any toppings to your cakes be sure to add them before the cakes set, so the chocolate will help the toppings stick. 

•	Make peanut butter and chocolate cakes by adding a tablespoon or so of smooth peanut butter.
•	Toss in some chopped nuts to add extra texture and crunch. 
•	Create easter cakes by topping each cluster with 2-3 mini eggs - yum! 
•	Add some mini marshmallows to the cakes for an extra sweet addition. Use different coloured marshmallows to add a pop of colour too! 
•	Use crunchy nut cornflakes to add extra flavour and nuttiness to the cakes.

Question 4

Do I need to use golden syrup?

Accepted Answer

You can most certainly make this recipe without golden syrup. In fact, it works perfectly fine with only chocolate and cornflakes. However golden syrup makes the cakes crisper which helps them stick better and also adds a little extra sweetness. 

If you can't get golden syrup where you live then you can substitute for honey or light corn syrup. However, corn syrup is thinner so you might want to use slightly less to stop the mixture from becoming too runny.

Question 5

How long do they keep?

Accepted Answer

Since these cakes are simply cornflakes and melted chocolate and syrup, they will keep for a long time, however, I recommend keeping them for no longer than a week and they will be at their best for the first 3-4 days, after which they will soften up. 

Always keep the cakes in the fridge to stop the chocolate from melting. They are not suitable for freezing.

Chocolate Cornflake Cakes

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