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Mary Berry Malteser Cake Recipe

Mary Berry Malteser Cake recipe
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Mary Berry’s Malteser Cake is a chocolate sponge cake infused with malt powder and sandwiched together with a light buttercream frosting. The star of the show is the topping of crushed and whole Maltesers, which adds both crunch and extra chocolatey sweetness. It’s a playful twist on a classic chocolate cake and a guaranteed hit for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 175g self-raising flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 175g caster sugar

  • 175g butter, softened

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 2 tbsp malted milk powder (like Horlicks)

  • 2 tbsp milk

For the buttercream filling and topping:

  • 100g butter, softened

  • 200g icing sugar

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp malted milk powder

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • 100g Maltesers (whole and crushed, for decoration)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the tins

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking paper.

Step 2: Make the sponge batter

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then sift in flour, baking powder, cocoa, and malt powder. Add milk and mix until smooth.

Step 3: Bake the sponges

Divide the batter evenly between the tins and smooth the tops. Bake for 20–25 minutes until risen and a skewer comes out clean. Cool in tins for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 4: Prepare the buttercream

Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add icing sugar, cocoa powder, and malt powder. Mix in milk until smooth and fluffy.

Step 5: Assemble the cake

Spread half the buttercream over one sponge layer, place the second sponge on top, and cover the cake with the remaining buttercream.

Step 6: Decorate with Maltesers

Top with whole and crushed Maltesers for a crunchy finish. Arrange creatively for the best presentation.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-malteser-cake/