Three ingredients, one mixing bowl, and a whole load of flavour. These cornflake cakes with golden syrup and vegan chocolate need no oven to bake, and only a stove to heat-up some chocolate melting water. I guess what we’re saying is these tasty treats are simple to make.
We have opted for dark chocolate chips in this recipe as the default, but you can substitute this with any vegan milk chocolate, or even a plant-based white chocolate. The less cocoa content, the less rich the cornflake cakes will be and the sweeter they will become.
Of course, you can follow our recipe exactly and offset the richness of the dark chocolate with a tablespoon of golden syrup. This is also a great way to add texture to these cupcake-sized sweet snacks. The golden syrup adds a chewiness to compliment the crisp texture of the cornflakes.
Feel free to experiment with our vegan cornflake cake recipe, please make it your own. If you have a sweet tooth and want to try something new for breakfast then you should have a look at our vegan crepe style pancakes.
How about trying another great 3 ingredient recipe? These 3-Ingredient Vegan Scones are simple, quick and delicious. Put the kettle on, make a cup of tea and have a warm scone. Treat yourself to a timeless classic.
Vegan Cornflake Cake Ingredients
2 1/2 cups cornflakes
200 g vegan dark chocolate chips
1 Tbsp golden syrup
How to Make Vegan Cornflake Cakes
So to make some deliciously rich and crunchy cornflake cakes, you should start by measuring out 200 g of vegan dark chocolate chips, and then pour them into a large glass mixing bowl.
Having the right sized mixing bowl and saucepan to boil water in matters. Choose a saucepan large enough so that if it’s a third full of water, the bowl can sit above, but not in the water. This way the water can bubble beneath the bowl but not spill up out the sides.
Now you should set the pan of water over high heat and bring the water to a boil, then turn it down to a gentle bubbling simmer. Place the bowl of chocolate chips onto the saucepan of simmering water and occasionally stir the chocolate until it is completely melted and smooth.
Add 1 tablespoon of golden syrup to the melted chocolate and stir thoroughly until you can’t see any of the clear syrup anymore and you just have a bowl of thick delicious chocolate and syrup to coat your some crispy flakes with.
Keeping the water warm over a low heat and the bowl of chocolate still on the saucepan so that the chocolate doesn’t set while you’re adding the flakes. Tip in the 2 1/2 cups of cornflakes and turn them over slowly in the liquid chocolate. Do this gently to avoid turning all the cornflakes into crumbs, and to completely coat every flake.
Finally, distribute the mixture into 6 cupcake cups, pouring a large spoonful of sticky, chocolate flakes at a time, and then make sure allow the chocolate to set before eating them. You can leave them at room temperature to set or place them in the fridge.
Cornflake Cakes with Golden Syrup and Vegan Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cornflakes
- 200 g vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp golden syrup
Instructions
- Measure out 200 g of vegan dark chocolate chips and pour them into a large glass mixing bowl.
- Choose a saucepan large enough so that if it's a third full of water, the bowl can sit above, but not in the water.
- Set the pan of water over high heat and bring the water to a boil, then turn it down to a gentle bubbling simmer.
- Place the bowl onto the saucepan of simmering water and occasionally stir the chocolate until it is completely melted and smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon of golden syrup to the melted chocolate and stir to mix well.
- Tip in the 2 1/2 cups of cornflakes and turn them over slowly in the liquid chocolate. Do this gently to avoid turning all the cornflakes into crumbs, and to completely coat every flake.
- Finally, distribute the mixture into 6 cupcake cups and allow the chocolate to set before eating them.
Can I substitute golden syrup with another sweetener?
While golden syrup contributes to the unique flavor of the cakes, you can use another vegan alternative like agave in a pinch.
How long does it take to set in the fridge?
The chocolate cornflake mixture usually takes about 1-2 hours to set in the refrigerator. It’s best to check its firmness after an hour and leave it longer if needed.
My chocolate seized while melting. What went wrong?
Chocolate can seize if it comes into contact with moisture. Make sure your utensils are dry and avoid overheating. If it seizes, you can try adding a little vegetable oil or butter and gently stir.
