Malt Shop Special Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Malt Shop Special Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix; 1 cup water; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; ¼ cup instant malted milk powder; 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix, mix; 4 cups whipping cream; 1 cup instant malted milk powder; ⅔ cup chopped malted milk balls; ⅓ cup chocolate fudge topping, warmed just to pouring consistency; 18 -20 maraschino cherries, with stems drained and patted dry

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
¼ cup instant malted milk powder
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix, mix
4 cups whipping cream
1 cup instant malted milk powder
⅔ cup chopped malted milk balls
⅓ cup chocolate fudge topping, warmed just to pouring consistency
18 -20 maraschino cherries, with stems drained and patted dry

1
Line twenty 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix, the water, oil, eggs and the 1/4 cup malted milk powder with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
3
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes more.
4
Divide batter among prepared muffin cups, filling cups two-thirds full with batter.
5
Bake in a 350 degrees oven about 18 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean or until tops spring back when lightly touched.
6
Cool cupcakes in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes.
7
Remove cupcakes from muffin cups.
8
Cool completely on wire racks.
9
For Malt Shop Frosting, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the pudding mixes, whipping cream and the 1 cup malted milk powder with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
10
Pipe or spread frosting over cupcakes.
11
Sprinkle each with chopped malted milk balls, drizzle with fudge topping and top with a cherry.
12
Store chilled in an airtight container up to 2 days.

1566

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix, 1 cup water, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Malt Shop Special Cupcakes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Malt Shop Special Cupcakes

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Variations & substitutions

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