Puffed Wheat Squares are a timeless, no-bake treat that is chewy, gooey, and chocolatey. Perfect for a quick dessert or a nostalgic snack, this recipe combines simple ingredients and easy steps to create a deliciously addictive classic. These squares are especially popular in the Canadian prairies, often enjoyed at community gatherings, fairs, and bake sales.
Whether puffed wheat squares remind you of childhood or this is your first time making them, they’re a guaranteed favourite. Whip up a batch today and indulge in this simple yet satisfying classic.
Puffed Wheat Cake
Whether puffed wheat squares remind you of childhood or this is your first time making them, they’re a guaranteed favourite. Whip up a batch today and indulge in this simple yet satisfying classic.
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Servings: 16 squares
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 cups puffed wheat cereal
Instructions
- Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and cocoa in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the syrup to a boil, stirring often. Let it boil hard for 1 minute, then remove the pot from the heat. Stir in vanilla and then the puffed wheat. Stir well to make sure the cereal is evenly coated in the chocolate syrup.
- Scrape the puffed wheat into the prepared pan and use damp hands (have a bowl of cold water nearby) to press it down evenly. Let it rest at room temperature for 3 hours before cutting.
- Store the puffed wheat cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This doesn't freeze well.
Nutrition Facts
Puffed Wheat Cake
Serving Size
1 square
Amount per Serving
Calories
239
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
68
mg
3
%
Potassium
70
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
35
g
39
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
easy to make and delicious