Ingredients for Deep Chocolate Cake With Double Malt Topping
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Unsweetened Chocolate
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Whipping Cream
- Malt Drink Powder
- 8 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Malted milk balls for decoration
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How to Make Deep Chocolate Cake With Double Malt Topping
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and lightly dust three 8x8x2 inch baking pans with 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder each.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating for 20 seconds after each addition.
- Beat in 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup buttermilk, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes before inverting onto the wire rack to cool completely.
- **Make the Frosting:**
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup heavy cream to a simmer.
- Whisk in ½ cup malt powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in 8 ounces milk chocolate chips.
- Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and completely melted.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl. The mixture will be thin.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Before frosting, place the bowl of frosting in a larger bowl filled with ice water.
- Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until fluffy and spreadable.
- **Assemble the Cake:**
- Spread ½ cup of frosting between two cake layers and stack.
- Top with the remaining cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake, reserving some frosting for piping decorations.
- Decorate with whole, halved, or coarsely chopped malted milk balls.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
153g
Fat
91g
Carbs
18g
