MALTED MILK CAKE

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Bake this cake in a 13x9 pan or as cupcakes in fun paper liners. I am a sweet and salty addict, so I sprinkle popcorn on top. -Susan Scarborough, Fernandina Beach, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring, optional
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup malted milk powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed malted milk balls

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Batter may appear curdled. If desired, beat in flavoring. In another bowl, whisk flour, milk powder, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and cocoa alternately with milk until smooth. Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with crushed malted milk balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.