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RECPIES - šŸ£ MARS BAR CORNFLAKE NEST CAKES ā€“ EASY NO-BAKE EASTER TREATS FOR KIDS

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Colorful cornflake nests with pastel candy eggs in paper cups, arranged on a tray. Bright and festive mood.

Family-Friendly Easter Recipe: Mars Bar Cornflake Nest Cakes

If youā€™re looking for a super easy, no-bake Easter treat that the kids will absolutely love, these Mars Bar Cornflake Nest CakesĀ are always a winner in our house. Theyā€™re quick to make, require just a handful of ingredients, and are perfect for getting little hands involved in the kitchen.


We usually make our Easter nest cakes with Rice Krispies, but this year we decided to try them with cornflakes instead ā€” and they turned out so well.


Box of Harvest Morn Corn Flakes, golden syrup bottle, bars, butter, and mini eggs on a wooden table in a bright kitchen.


šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 200g cornflakes

  • 6 Mars Bars (or non-branded alternative like Aldi Titan bars)

  • 70g unsalted butter

  • 3 tablespoons golden syrup

  • 1 bag of mini eggs (or non-branded alternative)



šŸ« Method

Empty cupcake liners in a baking tray, ready for baking. Red mixing bowl with batter is visible. Bright and colorful setup.

  1. Line a cupcake tray with cupcake cases.


    Chocolate bar partially cut on an orange board with crumbs and a knife, placed on a wooden surface.

  2. Chop the Mars Bars into small pieces so they melt more easily.


    Melted butter with chunks in a pot on a stove. A wooden spoon rests on the pot's edge, mixing the yellow liquid. Cooking in progress.

  3. In a pan on the hob, gently melt the butter.


    Chopped milk chocolate melting in a pan with butter on a stove. A wooden spoon stirs the mixture. Bottle of syrup on counter.

  4. Add the golden syrup and Mars Bars to the pan.


    A pot with brown stew is being stirred with a wooden spoon on a stove. The countertop is dark and speckled. A bottle is visible nearby.

  5. Stir continuously until everything is fully melted and smooth.


    Saucepan with chocolate mixture and wooden spoon next to a bowl of cornflakes on a wooden countertop. White background with cartoon designs.

  6. Place the cornflakes into a large mixing bowl.


    Red bowl filled with bran flakes on a wooden table. Bowl interior features colorful cartoon designs. Bright, casual setting.

  7. Pour the melted mixture over the cornflakes.


    Child in pajamas stirring cereal in a red bowl with a wooden spoon. Background shows a kitchen with colorful decor, creating a cozy mood.

  8. Mix well until all the cornflakes are evenly coated.


    Two children in pajamas make cereal treats in a kitchen. One uses a spoon to fill cupcake liners, while the other looks on. Bright red bowl.

  9. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases.


    Cupcakes in purple and black trays, topped with colorful chocolate eggs, set on a wooden table. Some yellow packaging is visible.

  10. Add 2ā€“3 mini eggs on top of each nest.


  11. Place in the fridge for around 15 minutes to set.



šŸ‘©ā€šŸ³ Makes

Up to 24 cornflake nest cakes



šŸ’” Top Tips for Making Cornflake Nests with Kids

  • Let the mixture cool slightly before mixing with cornflakes if little ones are helping

  • Great for sensory play ā€“ mixing and decorating is always a hit with kids

  • Perfect for Easter parties, school treats, or a fun afternoon activity

  • You can swap mini eggs for chocolate buttons, sprinkles, or even raisins



šŸ° Why We Love This Recipe

These Mars Bar Cornflake Nest CakesĀ are one of those recipes that feel like a proper childhood classic. Theyā€™re quick, mess-friendly (wellā€¦ mostly šŸ˜…), and ideal if you want something fun without spending hours baking.


Theyā€™re also a great option if youā€™re juggling a busy week but still want to do something special with the kids.



āœØ Final Thoughts

Simple, chocolatey, and always a hit ā€” these little nests are the kind of treat that turn an ordinary afternoon into something a bit more magical.

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A crunchy, gooey, chocolatey Easter treat thatā€™s as fun to make as it is to eat! šŸ£šŸ«

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