Malteser Christmas Cake
Indulge in the festive joy of a Malteser Christmas cake, where rich chocolate sponge meets the delightful crunch of Maltesers. This easy-to-make cake features layers of fluffy cream and a stunning Malteser topping, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family celebrations. Each slice offers a burst of flavor that encapsulates the spirit of Christmas, promising to become a cherished tradition in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups Maltesers, roughly chopped
- 1 cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- Sift together the self-raising flour and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing, then gradually pour in the whole milk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped Maltesers and divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form and frost between layers and on top of cooled cakes. Garnish with whole Maltesers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 76mg