CHOCOLATE CHUNK SNACK CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE MALT FROSTING
I've enhanced the classic snack cake to make it homey enough for an after-school treat but also special enough for festive occasions. I started with a simple yellow cake made with buttermilk for tang and tenderness. I added chopped bittersweet chocolate (I prefer a cocoa percentage around 65 percent or 70 percent) and iced the cake with frosting that features cocoa powder, melted chocolate and malted milk powder for loads of luscious flavor.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then beat in the vanilla. In three additions, beat in the flour mixture, alternating with additions of the buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Fold in the chocolate. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool completely, and then remove the cake from the pan using the parchment overhangs to lift it out.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, whisk together the malt powder, cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth. Let cool.
- Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Add the chocolate and salt and beat until smooth and thick. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cake.
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Amaar Saad Shah
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The chocolate chunks were melted perfectly and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lawrence Blackmon
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I also found the frosting to be too thick and sweet. Overall, I was not impressed with this recipe.
Eseta Yanuyanulala
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chunks were gooey and delicious. The frosting was also very good, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Makiah Humphrey
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Destiny Erimakpenime
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the chocolate chunks and the frosting was a big hit. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hannah Luczynski
[email protected]The cake was delicious! The chocolate chunks were perfectly melted and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
CHUKWU SAMSON
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I also found the frosting to be too sweet. Overall, I was not impressed with this recipe.
Maxine Halley
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.
VICTOR EZEKWEM
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan instead of a 9x13 pan, and it worked perfectly. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I added a little bit of salt to balance it out.
Gaming THR
[email protected]This chocolate chunk snack cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chunks were gooey and delicious. The chocolate malt frosting was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and creamy flavor. I will definitel