Chocolate Malt Cake Recipe

Indulge in this rich and decadent Chocolate Malt Cake, inspired by a recipe from The West Australian. Layers of moist chocolate malt cake are generously coated in a luscious chocolate ganache and finished with crunchy Maltesers. A perfect dessert for chocolate lovers! (Note: This recipe is rich in sugar and may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions.)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 879.6 kcal
Protein 33g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Malt Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Malt Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20cm square baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the malted milk powder, flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the milk.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cakes are baking, prepare the ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  8. Once the cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of ganache. Top with the second cake layer.
  9. Frost the entire cake with the remaining ganache. Press crushed Maltesers into the sides and top of the cake, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

251g

Fat

117g

Carbs

35g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Malt Cake?

Chocolate Malt Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Malt Cake?

Chocolate Malt Cake has approximately 879.6 calories per serving, with about 33 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 78 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Malt Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Malt Cake are Instant Malted Milk Powder, Self Raising Flour, Cocoa, Salt, Eggs, Caster Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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