Best 7 Malted Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Decadent and rich in flavor, malted chocolate cake is a sweet treat that awakens the senses. The unique combination of malted milk powder and chocolate creates a moist, tender cake with an irresistible malt flavor. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet indulgence, this classic dessert can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients. Whether you prefer a dense and fudgy texture or a light and airy crumb, this article will guide you through the journey of creating the perfect malted chocolate cake. Let's explore the magical world of baking and indulge in the exquisite taste of this cherished dessert.

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MALTED CHOCOLATE & STOUT LAYER CAKE



Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer Cake image

If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that's perfectly complemented by the Irish cream frosting. -Jennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups stout beer
1-3/4 cups butter, cubed
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup malted milk powder
1 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups sour cream
4 large eggs, room temperature
3-1/2 cups sugar
3-1/2 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
6 large egg yolks, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup malted milk powder
Chopped malted milk balls, optional

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine beer, butter and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter and chocolate are melted. Remove from heat; whisk in milk powder and cocoa. Transfer to a large bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Add sour cream and eggs to chocolate mixture; beat until well blended. Combine sugar, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into chocolate mixture until blended. Pour batter into prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 32-36 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large heavy saucepan, bring sugar and liqueur to a gentle boil over medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add a small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl with a whisk attachment, cream butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in sugar mixture. Add milk powder; beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. If necessary, refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency., Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, top with chopped malted milk balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821 calories, Fat 48g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 90g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MALTED CHOCOLATE CAKE



Malted Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Briana Holt

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 9x5" loaf

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup malted milk powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup coffee, cooled, divided
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Glaze:
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup malted milk powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Chocolate pearls; coarsely chopped malt balls (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9x5" loaf pan with nonstick spray, then line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on long sides. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, malted milk powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, egg yolk, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a medium bowl just to blend. Add buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup coffee, whisking just to blend. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients, stirring with a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon until just combined (batter will be a little lumpy; you don't want to overmix).
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan (hold back a little if using a slightly smaller loaf pan) and smooth surface. Bake until cake pulls away from sides of pan and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup coffee, and remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Transfer cake pan to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and brush with coffee mixture (use all of it). Let cake cool completely in pan before turning out onto rack.
  • Glaze:
  • Place chocolate and vanilla in a medium bowl. Bring cream, malted milk powder, and salt to a bare simmer in a small saucepan. Pour over chocolate mixture and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir with a rubber spatula until chocolate is melted and mixture is combined. While still warm, pour glaze over turned-out cake on wire rack, letting it drip over the sides (any extra glaze will pool in baking sheet). Decorate with chocolate pearls and malt balls, if desired. Let cake sit until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Do ahead:
  • Cake can be baked and glazed 3 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE MALTED CAKE



Chocolate Malted Cake image

This is a double layer chocolate cake. If you can find malt powder that will give a strong malt flavor, but i don't think they have it anymore. So go ahead and use malted milk powder.

Provided by valgal123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 2 layer cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 3/4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup instant malted milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup boiling water
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
1 egg
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons instant malted milk powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 pinch salt
12 malted milk balls

Steps:

  • CAKE: preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut two parchment paper circles to fit in the bottom of two 9 inch cake pans and lightly butter or spray the parchment paper and the pan sides.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, malted milk powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  • Place the eggs in another large bowl and beat well. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla to the eggs and stir until combined.
  • Slowly add the boiling water and mix well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Pour half of the batter into each of the prepared pans and bake for 40 minutes or until the cake springs back when gently pressed in the center.
  • Remove the cakes from the pans, remove the parchment paper and place on wire reacks to cool.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Place the chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on high heat for 1 minute, then stir. If the chocolate is not all melted, place it back in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each time, until it is comletely melted. Be careful not to let the chocolate start to bubble or it will burn and get gritty.
  • Place the butter and egg in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add the confectioner sugar, malted milk powder and melted chocolate and mix for 1 minute or until even in color. Add the vanilla, milk and salt and mix for 2 minutes or until fluffy.
  • To Assemble Cake:.
  • Place 1 of the cooled cakes upside down on a serving platter and cover the top and sides with half of the frosting. Place the remaining frosting on the top and sides, blending the upper and lower portions of the sides as you go. Arrange the malted milk balls around the outside edge of the cake.
  • AND YOUR DONE, TIME TO EAT!

MALTED CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE



Malted Chocolate Pudding Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder, plus 2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup chocolate malt powder, such as Ovaltine
1/2 cup low-fat (1 percent) milk
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups boiling water
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together both flours, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl whisk 1/2 cup of the malt powder with the milk, egg white, butter, and vanilla until the malt dissolves. Stir into the dry ingredients until only a few small lumps remain and spread the batter in the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cocoa and sprinkle over the batter. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup malt powder into the boiling water and pour it over the batter. Bake until the cake springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack. If desired, dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar and immediately spoon the warm cake and sauce onto plates or shallow bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 12 milligrams, Sodium 294 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 4 grams

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MALTED CHOCOLATE GANACHE AND TOASTED MARSHMALLOW FROSTING



Chocolate Cake with Malted Chocolate Ganache and Toasted Marshmallow Frosting image

Layers of malted chocolate ganache give a rich, textural crunch to this marshmallow-topped cake from ABC Kitchen pastry chef Cindy Bearman.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/3 cups plus 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 1/4 cups extra-dark cocoa powder, sifted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg yolk
1 1/3 cup plus 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup plus 4 teaspoons cake flour (not self-rising)
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup canola or sunflower oil
Malted Chocolate Ganache
Marshmallow Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of each pan with a parchment paper round and spray again; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add cocoa powder and beat until combined, 3 to 5 minutes more, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and egg yolk. With the mixer on low, slowly add eggs, mixing until smooth and well combined, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • In a large bowl, sift together both flours, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together boiling water and oil. With the mixer on low, slowly add water mixture and mix until combined. Divide mixture evenly between prepared cake pans. Transfer to oven and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer cakes to wire racks; let cool completely, at least 2 hours. Unmold cakes and remove parchment paper. Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes to make level, then cut each cake in half horizontally. Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. Place the bottom side of one bottom half on the cake plate. Evenly spread top with one-third of the ganache. Repeat process twice with top halves of each cake and top with the remaining bottom half of cake bottom-side up. You should have three layers of ganache and four layers of cake.
  • Transfer marshmallow frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a plain 5/8-inch round tip (such as Ateco #808). Pipe frosting over cake to cover; evenly spread using an offset spatula. Using a kitchen torch, toast frosting until lightly browned.

VANILLA SHEET CAKE WITH MALTED-CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Vanilla Sheet Cake with Malted-Chocolate Frosting image

Sheet cakes, long a staple of bake sales and potlucks, are easy to make and even easier to transport. Be sure to let the cake cool completely before you frost it. Once frosted, the cake can be covered with plastic wrap and kept at room temperature up to three days.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/8 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons malted milk powder
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
10 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, melted and cooled
Pinch of salt
Chopped malted milk balls (optional), for decorating

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Dust with flour, tapping out excess. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • With an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until combined. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 2 batches of buttermilk; beat to combine, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating half way through, until cake is golden and puffed and a cake tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa and malted milk powders. Add the boiling water, whisk until smooth, and let cool. With mixer on high speed, beat butter until smooth. Add cocoa mixture; beat until combined. Add chocolate and salt. Raise mixer speed to medium- high; beat until frosting is smooth and peaks form, about 3 minutes. Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with malted milk balls, if desired.

CHOCOLATE MALTED CAKE



Chocolate Malted Cake image

My friend Bob, his cousin Dee Dee, shared this (according to Bob) to-die-for cake on his recent visit to the Palm Coast of Florida.

Provided by Lalaloob

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 cup chocolate malt powder (Ovaltine)
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup mini chocolate chip
1/3 cup milk
1 cup chocolate malt powder
1 cup softened unsalted butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat 2 cake pans with cooking spray.
  • On low speed mix ingredients except chips.
  • On medium speed beat until fluffy.
  • Add 1/2 cup chips.
  • Divide batter into pans and sprinkle with remaining chips.
  • Bake 40 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes and then remove from pans and cool completely.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Heat milk and stir in malt powder. Cool completely.
  • On medium speed beat butter until fluffy. Alternately, beat in sugar and malted milk.
  • Frost cakes.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Good Quality Chocolate: The chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of your cake. Opt for a high-quality chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Water Bath: Baking the cake in a water bath helps to prevent the cake from drying out and also helps to create a more evenly baked cake.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and also make it easier to decorate the cake.

Conclusion:

With its rich chocolate flavor, moist texture, and creamy frosting, this Malted Chocolate Cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious chocolate cake, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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