Chocolate Malt Cake
A delightful twist on the classic chocolate cake, enriched with malted milk powder for a cozy, nostalgic experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup malted milk powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate malt drink mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until well mixed.
- Fold in the malted milk powder and chocolate malt drink mix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Pair with chocolate ganache or powdered sugar, and serve with milk or ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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