Description
Mars Bar Cake delights chocolate enthusiasts with its irresistible blend of classic British confectionery and homemade indulgence. Gooey chocolate, crispy rice cereal, and melted Mars Bars create a nostalgic treat you’ll want to savor slice after delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) Rice Krispies or similar crispy rice cereal
- 4 Mars Bars, chopped (51 grams each; if using multipack bars of 39.4 grams, use 6 bars)
Binding Ingredients:
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) Butter
- 3 tablespoons Golden Syrup
Topping Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) Milk Chocolate (use 300 grams for a thicker topping)
- 1 Mars Bar for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch (23×23 centimeter) baking pan by applying a light butter coating and lining with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Break the Mars Bars into small chunks and combine with unsalted butter and golden syrup in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Gently heat over low temperature, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Remove the melted chocolate mixture from heat and immediately fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring every single piece gets thoroughly coated with the rich, gooey chocolate blend.
- Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to press and distribute evenly, creating a compact and level surface.
- Allow the base to set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or place in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
- Carefully melt the milk chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval to prevent burning.
- Pour the melted milk chocolate evenly over the cooled cereal base, tilting the pan gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Optional: Chop additional Mars Bar pieces and sprinkle over the chocolate layer for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 1-2 hours until the chocolate layer is completely set and firm. Cut into square or rectangular pieces using a sharp knife before serving.
Notes
- Whip up this decadent no-bake treat when craving something sweet without kitchen hassle.
- Skip baking and create a dessert that looks impressive but requires minimal effort.
- Refrigeration transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious chocolate masterpiece.
- Select fresh, crispy cereal to ensure maximum crunch and textural contrast.
- Cutting with a hot knife guarantees clean, picture-perfect slices every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 54mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg