{"id":8791,"date":"2023-12-15T14:18:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T14:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crynfiction.com\/?p=8791"},"modified":"2023-12-15T14:18:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T14:18:58","slug":"mary-berrys-indulgent-chocolate-maltesers-cake-is-a-real-crowd-pleaser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crynfiction.com\/everyday-meals\/mary-berrys-indulgent-chocolate-maltesers-cake-is-a-real-crowd-pleaser\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Berry\u2019s indulgent Chocolate Maltesers Cake is \u2018a real crowd-pleaser\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christmas traditions are observed differently across the world, but one habit most households rejoice in during the festive season is baking.<\/p>\n

Mary Berry\u2019s Malteser chocolate cake is proving the perfect addition to baking repertoires, inspiring both sweet-toothed fans and home bakers to try their hand at the recipe.<\/p>\n

The baking guru herself has dubbed it \u201ca chocolate lover\u2019s dream come true”, as it boasts an indulgent sponge layered with malty chocolate frosting.<\/p>\n

The topping – and arguably the star of the show – is a blanket of whole Maltesers, which have long been a favourite confectionary in the UK.<\/p>\n

A state on the cook’s website reads: \u201cThis cake is the perfect family treat and a real crowd-pleaser. The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge.”<\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/h3>\n

30 grams (1oz) malted chocolate drink powder<\/p>\n

30 grams (1oz) cocoa powder<\/p>\n

225 grams (8oz) butter, softened, plus extra for greasing<\/p>\n

225 grams (8oz) caster sugar<\/p>\n

225 (8oz) self-raising flour<\/p>\n

One tsp baking powder<\/p>\n

Four eggs<\/p>\n

For the icing:<\/h3>\n

Three tbsp malted chocolate drink powder<\/p>\n

1 \u00bd tbsp hot milk<\/p>\n

125 grams (4 \u00bd oz) butter, softened<\/p>\n

250 grams (9 oz) icing sugar, plus extra for dusting<\/p>\n

50 grams (2 oz) dark chocolate (at least 50 percent cocoa solids), melted<\/p>\n

One tbsp boiling water<\/p>\n

About 20 Maltesers to decorate.
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Method:<\/h3>\n
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  1. The recipe calls for two 20cm (8in) round sandwich tins. Grease them with butter and line the bases with parchment paper. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180C \/ 160C fan \/Gas 4.<\/li>\n
  2. Measure the chocolate powder and malted chocolate drink powder in a large bowl, add two tablespoons of water, and mix to a paste. Add the remaining cake ingredients and beat until smooth.<\/li>\n
  3. Divide evenly between the prepared tins and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Set aside the tins to cool for five minutes. Turn out the cakes onto a cooling rack. \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to make the icing:<\/h3>\n
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    1. Measure the malted drink powder into a bowl and add hot milk until smooth. Add the melted butter, icing sugar and melted chocolate and mix until smooth before adding the boiling water to give the icing a shine.<\/li>\n
    2. Place one bake on a plate and spread over half of the icing. Sandwich with the other cake and spread the training icing. Feel free to use a pipe, or create a swirled effect from the centre to the edge of the cake. Arrange the Maltesers over the top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n