Maltesers Traybake Cake

Chocolate malt traybake cake, with a malt buttercream and Maltesers decoration

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Keyword Cake, Traybake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Decorating time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings +

Calories 561kcal

Author thebakingexplorer

Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4, and grease and line a 12" x 9" traybake tin
Make the cake by mixing the baking spread (or butter) and light brown soft sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, ideally using an electric mixer. Or in the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated
Gently whisk or fold in the milk, self raising flour, cocoa powder, malt powder, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda
Pour the mixture into the tin, spread it out into an even layer
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool fully either in the tin or on a cooling rack
To make the buttercream, mix the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for a few minutes. Add the icing sugar, malt powder, milk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined and smooth. You can add more milk if needed
Spread or pipe the buttercream all over the cake
If using, warm the Maltesers spread in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, then drizzle it all over the buttercream
Decorate with the Maltesers, break some of them up and leave the rest whole
To serve, slice into squares with a sharp knife. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place and eat within 3 days

Make sure all your ingredients (particularly the butter and eggs) are at room temperature before you start baking.
I used a baking spread for the cake and unsalted butter for the buttercream.
I used light brown soft sugar for the cake, but caster sugar and dark brown sugar (or a combination) will both work if you prefer.
I used Horlicks instant malt powder for the cake and buttercream.
The Maltesers spread is optional, don't worry if you can't get hold of it. I've seen it in Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys and also places like B&M and pound shops before. You can also buy it via the Amazon link below.
You will need a 12" x 9" traybake tin for this recipe. However, if you want to make it in a 9" square tin, check the recipe notes for the ingredient details.
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

If you want to make this cake in a 9" square tin you will need: