Description
A nostalgic, tender, and rich Chocolate Malt Cake infused with the classic flavor of malted milk powder, layered with creamy frosting for the ultimate diner-inspired treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups, provides structure and softness
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups, adds sweetness and moisture
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: ¾ cup, deepens the chocolate flavor
- Malted Milk Powder: 1 cup, the signature flavor booster
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons, helps the cake rise
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon, balances acidity for tenderness
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, enhances overall flavor
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened), adds richness
- Eggs: 3 large, bind the batter and add moisture
- Whole Milk: 1 ½ cups, keeps the crumb soft
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons, rounds out the flavor
- Boiling Water: 1 cup, intensifies cocoa flavor and ensures a smooth batter
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, malt powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in boiling water last until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide batter evenly between pans, smoothing the tops.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Frost with chocolate malt buttercream or your favorite frosting, slice, and savor.
Notes
- Chill cake layers before frosting for cleaner assembly
- Add espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor
- Brush layers with simple syrup for extra moisture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate malt cake, malted milk dessert, retro diner cake, chocolate cake recipe