Food and Wine Magazine's Malt Ball Cake Recipe

Name: Food and Wine Magazine's Malt Ball Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups cake flour; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup instant malted milk powder; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; ½ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups ice cold water; 4 large egg whites, room temperature; 10 ounces quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 10 ounces quality milk chocolate, finely chopped; 1 ¾ cups heavy cream; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 cups unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch chunks, softened; malted milk balls, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups cake flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup instant malted milk powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups ice cold water
4 large egg whites, room temperature
10 ounces quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
10 ounces quality milk chocolate, finely chopped
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 cups unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch chunks, softened
malted milk balls, for garnish

1
CAKE: Preheat the oven to 325.
2
Butter and flour three 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl, whisk the flours with the malt powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
4
In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter with the shortening until creamy.
5
Add the sugar and vanilla and beat at medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
6
Beat in the dry ingredients in 3 batches at low speed, alternating with the ice water, occasionally scraping down the side of the bowl.
7
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites at medium high speed until soft peaks form.
8
Fold the egg whites into the batter.
9
Divide the batter between the pans, spreading it evenly and bake the cakes for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 20 minutes, then invert them onto a rack and let cool completely.
11
Peel off the parchment.
12
FROSTING: Place the chocolate in a large bowl.
13
In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil, then remove from the heat.
14
Add the corn syrup; immediately pour the mixture over the chocolate.
15
Let stand for 2-3 minutes until the chocolate has melted, then whisk until smooth.
16
Let cool to room temperature.
17
Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk.
18
Gradually beat in the butter at medium speed, a few chunks at a time and beat until thoroughly incorporated between additions.
19
The frosting should be smooth and silky.
20
Refrigerate the frosting just until it is thick enough to hold its shape, 10-15 minutes.
21
Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread 1 1/4 cups of the frosting over the top in an even layer.
22
Repeat to form 2 more layers.
23
Spread a thin layer of frosting over the side of the cake and refrigerate briefly until firm.
24
Frost the side with the remaining frosting.
25
Garnish the cake with malted milk balls and refrigerate briefly to firm up the frosting before serving.
26
The cake and be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
27
Bring to room temperature to serve.

3062

kcal

Calories

208

Fat

266

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups cake flour, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup instant malted milk powder, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Food and Wine Magazine's Malt Ball Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Food and Wine Magazine's Malt Ball Cake

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