Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate cake and crunchy malted milk balls! This recipe creates 24 delightful cupcakes, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. These decadent treats are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a malted milk ball explosion of flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 43 mins
Calories 201.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • 2 2/3 cups malted milk balls (1 cup for batter, 1 2/3 cups for topping)
  • 1/2 cup instant malted milk powder (1/4 cup for batter, 1/4 cup for frosting)
  • Amount specified on cake mix package
  • Amount specified on cake mix package
  • Amount specified on cake mix package
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Not used in this recipe (chocolate cake mix is specified)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper baking cups.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, 1 cup malted milk balls, and 1/4 cup malted milk powder.
  3. Add the contents of the cake mix box: water, oil, and eggs (check the box for specific amounts).
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes, then on medium speed for 1 minute, or until well combined.
  5. Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  8. While cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup malted milk powder, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each cupcake generously.
  10. Sprinkle 1 2/3 cups malted milk balls over the frosted cupcakes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

11g

Carbs

10g

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