Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Tablespoons (42g) malted milk powder
- ¾ to 1 cup (180-240mL) whole milk
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1 and ¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (72g) unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120mL) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240mL) coffee
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (72g) Dutch processed or unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (37g) malted milk powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- ⅓ to ½ cup (80-120mL) milk or cream
Instructions
- Add malted milk powder to a large glass measuring cup and add enough whole milk to reach 1 cup total liquid, blending until smooth. Let rest while preparing the cake batter.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177ºC). Prepare two 8" round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Sift in cocoa powder and stir well.
- Gently stir malted milk to release froth, then add milk to restore volume to 1 cup. Combine with dry ingredients by adding eggs, malted milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Brew boiling coffee and slowly mix into the cake batter until combined. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pans.
- For the malted chocolate buttercream, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, malted milk powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter until smooth, then slowly mix in milk and dry mixture until a cohesive frosting forms, adjusting consistency with additional milk as needed.
- To assemble the cake, place one layer onto a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then layer the second cake, frosting the top and sides to finish.
Notes
Cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Make cakes and frosting in advance to save time; freeze unfrosted layers for up to 2 months if needed.
This cake is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful afternoon treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.