MALTED MILK BALL CAKE

Malted Milk Ball Cake image

Provided by cathy tate

Categories Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 c butter, softened
1 3/4 c sugar
3 large eggs
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c milk
1 c malted milk balls, coarsely chopped
1 recipe chocolate malt glaze
2/3 c whipping cream
1/3 c malted milk powder
1 1/2 oz milk chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 9x9x2 inch backing pans with parchment paper, grease pans. Set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium-high for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 30 seconds after each. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beating on low after each addition until thoroughly combined. Divide batter between prepared pans; spread evenly. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with malted milk balls, pressing in slightly. Continue baking 10-15 minutes more - 25 minutes total baking time. Let cakes stand while preparing glaze. Spread warm cake with Chocolate Malt Glaze.
2. CHOCOLATE MALT GLAZE: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, whisk together whipping cream and malted milk powder. Microwave on 50% power for 2 minutes or until bubbly. Place chocolte pieces in another heat-proof bowl; pour hot whipping cream mixture over chocolate pieces. Let stand 5 minutes; stir until smooth.