CHOCOLATE CHUNK SNACK CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE MALT FROSTING
I've enhanced the classic snack cake to make it homey enough for an after-school treat but also special enough for festive occasions. I started with a simple yellow cake made with buttermilk for tang and tenderness. I added chopped bittersweet chocolate (I prefer a cocoa percentage around 65 percent or 70 percent) and iced the cake with frosting that features cocoa powder, melted chocolate and malted milk powder for loads of luscious flavor.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then beat in the vanilla. In three additions, beat in the flour mixture, alternating with additions of the buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Fold in the chocolate. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool completely, and then remove the cake from the pan using the parchment overhangs to lift it out.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, whisk together the malt powder, cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth. Let cool.
- Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Add the chocolate and salt and beat until smooth and thick. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cake.
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Tb RANI
r@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would prefer a lighter chocolate cake next time.
Omor Fabd
f.omor96@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. The frosting is especially good.
Raja Nouman
nouman82@hotmail.comThis cake is definitely a keeper! I will be making it again and again.
Pauline Zammit
z@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Tusar Rakib
r-tusar35@hotmail.frI found the cake to be a bit dry. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Selelo Lelo
l-selelo2@gmail.comThe frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is perfect.
Kyle Csiki
csikik42@gmail.comI made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
NUUR Xasaan
xasaannuur79@yahoo.comThis cake is so delicious! The chocolate chunks are the perfect addition.
Mic Jay
mjay23@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Matiullah Matiullah
matiullah_matiullah@hotmail.frThe cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.
Lucas Nzimande
nzimande17@hotmail.comI made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
R
r@hotmail.comThis chocolate chunk snack cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.