Description
Chocolate Malt Pudding Cake is a rich and decadent American dessert that features a fluffy chocolate cake layer with nostalgic malted milk flavor. As it bakes, the cake forms a soft chocolate top with a warm, fudgy pudding layer beneath, creating a comforting treat perfect for chocolate lovers. Serve warm for the best experience.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup malted milk powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pudding Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup malted milk powder
- 1½ cups hot water
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, malted milk powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a thick, smooth batter without lumps.
- Spread Batter: Evenly spread the cake batter into the prepared baking dish ensuring a smooth surface.
- Prepare Pudding Topping Mix: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and malted milk powder for the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle Topping: Evenly sprinkle the dry pudding topping mixture over the surface of the cake batter without stirring it in.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the entire surface of the cake and pudding mixture, making sure not to stir, which allows a pudding layer to form underneath.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired to add extra richness and texture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake layer is set and the pudding sauce is bubbly around the edges.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the cake to rest for 10 to 15 minutes after baking to let the pudding layer thicken and settle.
- Serve: Spoon servings into bowls, making sure to include the luscious chocolate pudding sauce from underneath. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use chocolate malted milk powder for an intensified chocolate malt flavor.
- Do not stir after adding the hot water to allow the pudding layer to form properly.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent touch.
- For extra texture, add chopped malted milk balls into the batter or as a topping.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cakes, Chocolate Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
