Cornflake Cakes Food

CORNFLAKE CAKES

Steps:

• Break the block(s) of cooking chocolate into pieces and place into a large microwaveable bowl
• Add to that bowl, the butter, golden syrup and marshmallows
• Put into the microwave, and cook for 20 seconds, then stir, then another 20 seconds, then stir, then another 20 seconds - repeat this until the mixture is soft and melted (once the chocolate/butter begin to melt, you should be able to stir to melt it all, without needing to re-microwave)
• Once all melted, add in the cornflakes and use a spatula or large spoon to stir to coat the cornflakes
• Then, lay out 6 muffin cases (or 8-12 smaller cupcake cases) and spoon the mixture into each. Make sure to press it down slightly so there aren't large gaps within the mix
• If using, place 2-3 mini eggs on top of the cakes
• Put in the fridge for 10 minutes (or leave at room temperature for 30 mins) to allow the mixture to 'set' - then eat and enjoy!

COOKING WITH KIDS: CHOCOLATE CORNFLAKE CAKES

Steps:

• Children: Weigh out the ingredients. Older children can do this by themselves with supervision and little ones can help to pour or spoon ingredients into the weighing scales. Put 50g butter, 100g milk or dark chocolate, broken into chunks and 3 tbsp golden syrup in a saucepan or microwavable bowl. Put 100g cornflakes in another large bowl.
• Grown ups: Melt the weighed butter, chocolate and golden syrup in the saucepan over a low heat or briefly in the microwave. Allow to cool a little before pouring over the cornflakes.
• Children: Stir the ingredients together gently using a wooden spoon. Spoon the mixture into 12 cupcake cases arranged on a muffin tray (or baking sheet, if you don't have one). Grown ups will need to do this for younger children or simply arrange on a tray and let the mess happen. Put in the fridge to set.

CORNFLAKE CAKES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat.
• Add the golden syrup stirring constantly until mixed.
• Add the chocolate and vanilla extract and stir until blended then remove from the heat.
• Add the corn flakes and stir to coat evenly.
• Place in baking cases and place in a fridge. Allow to set before serving.

DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CORNFLAKE CAKES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, golden syrup and chocolate. Cook and stir until butter and chocolate have melted and everything is well blended. Mix in the cornflakes cereal. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto waxed paper or a buttered baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator until set, about 15 minutes.

EASY CORNFLAKE TART

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Unroll the pastry and briefly roll out on a lightly floured work surface until it's large enough to fit a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Use the rolling pin to lift the pastry over the tin, then press into the corners and sides so the excess pastry hangs over the rim. Trim this away, leaving just a small amount of excess hanging over the rim.
• Line the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake for 15 mins. Remove the parchment and beans, then bake for another 5-10 mins until just golden. Remove from the oven and trim any excess pastry from the edges using a serrated knife.
• Heat the butter, syrup and sugar in a small pan with a pinch of salt, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Fold in the cornflakes to coat in the butter mixture.
• Spoon the jam into the cooked pastry base, then level the surface. Tip the cornflake mixture over the jam and gently press down until all of the jam is covered with a layer of the mixture. Return the tart to the oven and bake for another 5 mins until the cornflakes are golden and toasted. Leave to cool until just warm before slicing and serving with custard.