Food and Wine Magazine’s Malt Ball Cake

Malt balls, also known as malted milk balls, were invented in the United States in the late 1800s and have since become a popular candy treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Food and Wine Magazine’s Malt Ball Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ³⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Malted milk powder
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Whipping cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Malted milk balls, crushed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in the malted milk powder.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
8. Frost the cooled cake with the whipped cream and sprinkle the crushed malted milk balls on top.
9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 45g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.