Best 2 Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes Recipes

Indulge in the irresistible Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of nostalgic flavors and modern indulgence. These cupcakes are a perfect balance of sweet and malty, with a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base complemented by a creamy malted milk frosting. Each cupcake is adorned with a malted milk ball, adding a playful crunch and a burst of malted flavor. This recipe collection features three variations to cater to different tastes: Classic Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes, Chocolate Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache, and Funfetti Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes. Whether you prefer a classic flavor profile, a rich chocolate experience, or a vibrant and festive twist, there's a Malted Milk Ball Cupcake recipe here to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MALTED MILK BALL CUPCAKES

Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes image

Get the classic taste of malted milk balls baked into a convenient little cupcake package.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup malted milk balls, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup natural-flavor malted milk powder
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons natural-flavor malted milk powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
1 2/3 cups malted milk balls, coarsely crushed

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
In large bowl, stir together dry cake mix, 1 cup malted milk balls and 1/4 cup malted milk powder. Add water, oil and eggs. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 21 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients on medium speed until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with 1 2/3 cups malted milk balls. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MALTED MILK BALL CUPCAKES

Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes image

Get the classic taste of malted milk balls baked into a convenient little cupcake package.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup malted milk balls, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup natural-flavor malted milk powder
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons natural-flavor malted milk powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
1 2/3 cups malted milk balls, coarsely crushed

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
In large bowl, stir together dry cake mix, 1 cup malted milk balls and 1/4 cup malted milk powder. Add water, oil and eggs. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 21 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients on medium speed until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with 1 2/3 cups malted milk balls. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

Use room temperature ingredients: Room temperature butter, eggs, and milk will mix together more evenly to produce a smooth batter.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This step incorporates air into the butter and sugar, resulting in a lighter and more tender cupcake.
Gradually add the eggs: Adding the eggs one at a time will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
Mix in the dry ingredients slowly: Overmixing can result in tough cupcakes, so mix the dry ingredients in slowly until just combined.
Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing while baking.
Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Overbaking will result in dry cupcakes.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Malted milk ball cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and fluffy with a malty flavor that is perfectly complemented by the chocolate ganache frosting. If you are looking for a fun and festive dessert, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!