CHOCOLATE MALT PUDDING CAKE

Chocolate Malt Pudding Cake image

When I make this warm, comforting cake, I chop the malted milk balls by putting them in a bag and pounding them with a rubber mallet. Doing this completely eliminates the mess. -Sarah Skubinna, Cascade, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup coarsely chopped malted milk balls
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup malted milk powder
1-1/4 cups boiling water
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
Vanilla ice cream and sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine milk, oil and extract. Combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa and baking powder; gradually beat into milk mixture until blended. Stir in milk balls and chocolate chips., Spoon into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine sugar and milk powder; stir in water and cream cheese. Pour over batter (do not stir)., Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Turn off heat. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, serve with ice cream and sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.