Maryanne's Puffed Wheat Cake

Submitted by Jacquie

"I had never heard of this treat until my sister-in-law said it was her favorite. This recipe is a bit different than the rest."

 

• Ready In: 6mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 24 squares
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 9 cups puffed wheat cereal
• 3 tablespoons cocoa

directions

1. Combine butter, corn syrup and sugar and bring to a boil. Add cocoa.
2. Let it boil slowly for 4-5 minutes. Don't over boil or it will get too hard.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
4. Pour over puffed wheat, stirring until all wheat puffs are well coated.
5. Pack firmly into a buttered 9x13 pan.
6. Let cool, then cut into 24 pieces.