Christmas traditions are observed differently across the world, but one habit most households rejoice in during the festive season is baking.
Mary Berry’s 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.
The baking guru herself has dubbed it “a chocolate lover’s dream come true”, as it boasts an indulgent sponge layered with malty chocolate frosting.
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.
A state on the cook’s website reads: “This cake is the perfect family treat and a real crowd-pleaser. The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge.”
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Ingredients:
30 grams (1oz) malted chocolate drink powder
30 grams (1oz) cocoa powder
225 grams (8oz) butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
225 grams (8oz) caster sugar
225 (8oz) self-raising flour
One tsp baking powder
Four eggs
For the icing:
Three tbsp malted chocolate drink powder
1 ½ tbsp hot milk
125 grams (4 ½ oz) butter, softened
250 grams (9 oz) icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
50 grams (2 oz) dark chocolate (at least 50 percent cocoa solids), melted
One tbsp boiling water
About 20 Maltesers to decorate.
