Best 6 Vanilla Sheet Cake With Malted Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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When you are looking for a classic and delicious dessert, vanilla sheet cake with malted chocolate frosting is the perfect choice. This timeless treat has been enjoyed by generations and is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With its moist and fluffy vanilla cake layers, rich and creamy malted chocolate frosting, and simple yet elegant presentation, this cake is sure to impress. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dessert. So, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake a vanilla sheet cake with malted chocolate frosting that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

VANILLA SHEET CAKE WITH MALTED-MILK-CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Vanilla Sheet Cake with Malted-Milk-Chocolate Frosting image

No birthday party would be complete without this classic cake with fluffy frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Fine salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups malted milk powder
1/2 cup boiling water
3/4 pound milk chocolate, melted and cooled
Sprinkles (optional), for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter and sugar on high until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. With mixer on low, add flour mixture to butter mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions buttermilk, and beat to combine, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. Transfer batter to pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until cake is golden, puffed, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa and malted milk powders. Add boiling water, whisk until smooth, and let cool.
  • Using mixer, beat 2 sticks (1 cup) plus 2 tablespoons butter on high until smooth. Add cocoa mixture; beat until combined. Add chocolate and pinch of salt. With mixer on medium-high, beat until frosting is smooth and peaks form, 3 minutes. Frost cake; top with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 g, Fat 42 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 25 g

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH VANILLA BEAN FROSTING



Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups powdered sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons whole milk
Dash of kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split and caviar scraped

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the flour, granulated sugar and salt to a large bowl and stir together; set aside. Add the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs to a separate bowl. Mix with a fork and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cocoa and whisk to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour the boiling water into the butter and cocoa pan. Allow to bubble for a moment, then turn off the heat.
  • Pour the cocoa mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a moment to allow it to cool slightly, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir together until smooth. Add the chocolate chips, stirring, then pour into an ungreased jelly roll pan (or rimmed baking sheet). Bake until an inserted cake tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • For the frosting: While the cake bakes, combine the powdered sugar, butter, milk, salt and vanilla bean caviar in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix on low until incorporated. Increase the speed and mix until light and fluffy; set aside.
  • Spread the top of the cake with the frosting, slice and serve.

EASY CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting image

Great, easy chocolate cake. This a great everyday cake or, with company, just put some ice cream on top and serve. Friends always want the recipe so have some copies ready.

Provided by Francie Wise

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan with butter and sprinkle with flour.
  • Mix sugar, flour, and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. Pour over the flour mixture and stir to combine. Mix in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until batter is well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter, buttermilk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add nuts and stir until frosting starts to lose its gloss.
  • Spread frosting on the cake while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 105.5 mg, Sugar 53.4 g

DARK CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Dark Chocolate Sheet Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting image

A super rich, not-too-sweet, dark chocolaty sheet cake that's perfect for any party!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark)
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark), sifted
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar, or to taste
7 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Add in 1/3 of the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Add in 1/2 of the coffee and buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Continue alternating additions of the flour mixture with coffee and buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan; smooth into an even layer. Tap pan firmly on the counter several times to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Place cake on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. Beat butter in a large bowl until completely smooth. Mix in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Mix in vanilla. Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in heavy cream and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. If frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream.
  • Spread frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

TRIPLE MALTED CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH VANILLA MALTED FROSTING



Triple Malted Chocolate Cake With Vanilla Malted Frosting image

A most delicious easy to make cake using malted milk powder (find it near powdered chocolate milk mixes at your grocers). I plan on bringing this in to my periodontist's office next week. They have taken such good care of me... and it makes me laugh to bring them sweets, they're so spoiled. From Chow.com One can make the frosting the day before & store it in the fridge - that's my plan & I'm sticking with it.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 19 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup instant malted milk powder
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups instant malted milk powder
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1 cup malted milk balls, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For the Frosting:.
  • Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitter with a paddle attachment, and beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated.
  • Increase speed to medium high and beat until mixture is light and whipped, about 3 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle.
  • Add remaining ingredients and return to low speed until ingredients are incorporated. Increase speed to medium high and continue whipping until frosting is evenly combined and light, about 3 minutes.
  • Cover and store in fridge until ready to use. Take out 30 minutes before anticipated need to let soften up a bit.
  • For the Cake:.
  • Heat the oven to 325°F and arrange the rack in the middle.
  • Coat 2 (8-inch) cake pans with oil and flour, and tap out any excess flour. Set aside.
  • Combine malted milk powder, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl, and whisk to aerate and break up any lumps.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a separate large bowl, and whisk until combined and smooth.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture, and whisk until just incorporated.
  • Add 1/2 of the milk, and whisk until smooth. Continue with remaining flour mixture and milk, alternating between each and whisking until all ingredients are just incorporated and smooth.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and the cakes start pulling away from the sides of the pans, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove cakes from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 15 minutes. Run a knife around the perimeter of each, and turn cakes out onto the rack to cool completely.
  • For the Asembly:.
  • To frost, place a cake layer on an 8-inch cardboard round, a tart-pan bottom, or a cake plate.
  • Evenly spread about 1/3 of the frosting over the top of the layer.
  • Stack the second layer, and evenly spread another 1/3 of the frosting over the top and sides of the whole cake. (Don't worry about looks at this point-this is just a basecoat, a.k.a. a crumb layer, and it will be covered up later.) Place in the refrigerator until frosting is set up and slightly hard, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and spread remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, ensuring it's as even as possible. Press malt balls into the frosting around the sides of the cake and serve or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 283.9, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 49.2, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prep all your ingredients. This will make the baking process smoother and less stressful.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring your eggs, butter, and milk to room temperature before using them. This will help your ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: Preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the cake. This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Use a Skewer or Toothpick to Check for Doneness: Insert a skewer or toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done baking.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and becoming runny.

Conclusion:

This vanilla sheet cake with malted chocolate frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, while the frosting is rich and decadent. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this delicious cake at home. So preheat your oven and get baking!

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