Best 4 Malted Milk Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and nostalgic treat? Look no further than the classic malted milk cake. This delightful cake combines the flavors of malted milk powder, chocolate, and vanilla for a dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its fluffy layers and rich frosting, malted milk cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, potluck, or just a special treat for yourself. In this article, we will explore the history of malted milk cake, provide tips for baking a perfect cake, and share some creative variations to add your own unique twist to this timeless dessert. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a malted milk cake that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MALTED MILK CAKE



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Bake this cake in a 13x9 pan or as cupcakes in fun paper liners. I am a sweet and salty addict, so I sprinkle popcorn on top. -Susan Scarborough, Fernandina Beach, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring, optional
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup malted milk powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed malted milk balls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Batter may appear curdled. If desired, beat in flavoring. In another bowl, whisk flour, milk powder, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and cocoa alternately with milk until smooth. Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with crushed malted milk balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPECKLED EGG MALTED MILK CAKE



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Wow guests at your Easter get-together with this impressive cake inspired by malted milk candy eggs.

Provided by By Heather Baird

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1/2 cup malted milk powder
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash salt
Liquid blue food color
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
3 speckled candy-coated malted milk egg candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In large bowl, stir together cake mix and malted milk powder with whisk. Add remaining Cake ingredients; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well combined. Divide batter evenly among pans.
  • Bake 22 to 28 minutes or until cakes spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool cakes in pans on cooling racks 5 minutes. Turn cakes out onto cooling racks; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Level cakes using large serrated knife or cake leveler, if needed.
  • To make Frosting, in large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until incorporated; beat on high speed 3 minutes. Add vanilla and salt; beat 1 minute longer. Add blue food color 1 drop at a time, beating until a light blue color is achieved.
  • Fill and frost cooled cake. Refrigerate frosted cake 1 hour or until frosting is dry to the touch.
  • In small condiment bowl, mix baking cocoa and vanilla. Load unused (new) stiff-bristle paint brush with cocoa mixture. Using fingers, flick loaded brush bristles toward cake creating a splatter pattern. Re-load brush; cover entire cake with chocolate speckles. Refrigerate cake 30 minutes.
  • To make Phyllo Nest, heat oven to 375°F. Butter 1 muffin cup in regular-size muffin pan. Tear off 1/3 cup portion of kataifi; place in muffin cup in a circular nest shape. Gently brush phyllo nest with melted butter. Bake 15 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown around edge. Gently remove nest with fork; cool on cooling rack. Attach cooled nest to cake with dot of frosting. Place 3 speckled egg candies inside nest.
  • Before serving, bring cake to room temperature. Store cake loosely covered with plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 89 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 70 g, TransFat 0 g

MALTED MILK PIñATA CAKE



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This is a really fun cake which goes down well with children and adults alike.

Provided by Martha Collison

Categories     HarperCollins     Cake     Kid-Friendly     Dessert     Birthday     Bake     Milk/Cream

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

120g (1/2 cup) butter, plus extra for greasing
125g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
250g (1 1/8 cups) soft light brown sugar
300g (2 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp malted milk powder
1/2 tsp salt
300ml (1 1/4 cups) whole milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Buttercream:
50ml (1/4 cups) whole milk
2 tbsp malted milk powder
150g (2/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened
350g (2 3/4 cups) icing sugar
Filling and decoration:
Approximately 300g milk bottle sweets (ideally the floury kind, they are less sticky)
Colored paper straws

Steps:

  • Bake the cake:
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease three 18cm (7 inch) cake tins and line with parchment paper.
  • Put the butter, sugars, flour, baking powder, malt powder and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low until all the butter is rubbed into the dry mixture and it has a sandy texture. Alternatively, rub the butter into the dry ingredients by hand, as if you were making pastry.
  • In a small jug, beat together the milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour the mixture down the side of the bowl into the dry ingredients and beat until everything is mixed together. When all the liquid has been added, beat on a high speed for two minutes until it is well combined and smooth. Alternatively, you could use an electric hand-held whisk.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. The cake will look slightly darker than you might expect with the added malted milk powder, so be more vigilant in checking that it is ready.
  • Make the buttercream:
  • Heat the milk and malted milk powder in a small saucepan. Whisk until all the lumps of powder have dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly. Set aside to cool. Beat the butter in a large bowl until smooth, then gradually add the icing sugar and cool malted milk paste. Use an electric hand-held whisk to beat the buttercream for 5-10 minutes until light and fluffy. It should hold its shape but still be fairly soft.
  • Assemble the cake:
  • To assemble the cake, stack the bottom two layers on top of each other and use a circular 9cm cutter to remove the middle. Press through both layers at once to make sure the holes line up.
  • Put the bottom ring on a cake stand and cover the top with a layer of buttercream using a palette knife. Try not to get icing too close to the middle, because moisture on the sweets will cause them to become sticky.
  • Put the second ring on top of the first and fill the hole with milk bottle sweets. Make sure it is filled to the same level as the sponge or the top sponge will cave in. Cover the second ring with buttercream then add the final sponge. Thinly cover the whole cake with some of the buttercream to trap any crumbs, then chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Cover the cake with the remaining buttercream, placing a large dollop on the top to create a swirl. Decorate using more milk bottle sweets and coloured paper straws.

MALTED MILK CAKE



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This cake will bring back memories of the corner drugstore and fountain malted milk shakes. your family will enjoy this cake as much as you will in making it.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c boiling water
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 c malted milk powder, plain or chocolate
1 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c cocoa baking powder
1 c vanilla or white chocolate chips
1/2 c candy malted milk balls, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together butter, and water until butter melts;add sugar, malted milk powder, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, vanilla and cocoa powder. Mix by hand until well blended. Pour into a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake in 350^ oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tested done with a toothpick. Remove from oven and sprinkle chips on top spreading as they melt. Sprinkle crushed malted ball over chips. Cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh eggs, real butter, and pure vanilla extract will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
  • Make sure your buttermilk is fresh and at room temperature before using it. This will help the cake rise properly.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Malted milk cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture and rich, malted flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give malted milk cake a try.

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