🍫🍇 Malted Chocolate Raspberry Cake – A Decadent Delight! 🎂✨
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup malted milk powder
For the Raspberry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Chocolate Malted Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup malted milk powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥣 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and malted milk powder.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, beat sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4️⃣ Add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and coffee, mixing until combined.
5️⃣ Divide batter between cake pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
6️⃣ For the raspberry filling, heat raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened, then let cool.
7️⃣ For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa, and malted milk powder, alternating with heavy cream and vanilla, until smooth.
8️⃣ Spread raspberry filling over one cake layer, then place the second layer on top.
9️⃣ Frost the entire cake with chocolate malted frosting. Decorate with extra raspberries if desired.
🔟 Slice and enjoy this heavenly combination of chocolate and raspberries!
⏳ Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12 | Calories: ~480 kcal per slice
