Name: Malted Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 Slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 0.667 cup neutral oil; 2 eggs; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1.25 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup malted milk powder; 0.5 cup cocoa powder; 1.25 teaspoons baking soda; 0.5 tsp Kosher salt; 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 0.5 cup malted milk powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon whole milk; pinch Kosher salt; Flaky salt

Malted Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

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Malted Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

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Malted Chocolate Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9'' springform pan with baking spray or neutral oil and line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Add the flour, malted milk powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and Kosher salt. Whisk just until the batter is combined (don't over-mix!).

Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until an inserted toothpick has a few moist crumbs on it. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, use a butter knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the pan. Flip onto a wire rack and cook completely.

Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting

In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until the mixture is smooth.

Add the powdered sugar and malted milk powder. Mix until the frosting is thick. Then, add the vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt. Beat the mixture until it's very fluffy and whipped, 3-4 minutes. Add more milk to thin the buttercream, if necessary.

Assemble

Once the cake is cooled, you're ready to assemble! If the cake has a dome, slice it off to level the cake (totally optional, this is only for aesthetics).

Dollop the frosting on top of the cake and use an offset spatula or butter knife to frost the top of the cake. Use the tip of the offset spatula to create swirls.

Finish the cake with a sprinkle of flaky salt. Or, decorate as desired. Slice and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Malted Magic Boost 🍫
Toast the malted milk powder briefly in a dry skillet before adding to the cake batter to intensify its nutty, caramelized flavor profile.
Frosting Texture Secret 🧈
Bring peanut butter and butter to exactly room temperature (about 70°F) to ensure ultra-smooth, lump-free frosting that spreads like silk.
One-Bowl Wonder Technique 🥣
Sift dry ingredients together first, then create a well in the center to prevent clumping and ensure even distribution of cocoa and malted milk powder.
Moisture Mastery 💦
Use room temperature buttermilk and eggs to create a more uniform batter that traps more air, resulting in a supremely moist chocolate cake.
Salt Finish Finesse 🧂
Sprinkle high-quality flaky salt on top of the frosted cake to create flavor contrast and elevate the chocolate and peanut butter notes.