MALTESERS CAKE

MALTESERS CAKE

1. MALTESERS CAKE

   1: Preheat oven to 160C. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter. Line the base and side with baking paper.

    

   2: Place the brown sugar, milk, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on high, stirring every minute, for 4-5 minutes or until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.

    

   3: Use a balloon whisk to whisk the combined flour and cocoa powder into the butter mixture. Whisk in the egg. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside in the pan for 5 minutes to cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    

   4: To make the ganache, place the chocolate, cream, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on high, stirring every minute, for 2-3 minutes or until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.

    

   5: Use an electric beater to beat the extra butter in a bowl until pale and creamy. Beat in the icing sugar, malted milk powder, and extra milk until fluffy. Beat in 1 1/2 tablespoons ganache.

    

   6: Set the remaining ganache aside for 1 hour 30 minutes or until thick, glossy and spreadable.

    

   7: Meanwhile, use a large serrated knife to cut the cake horizontally into 2 layers. Place the cake base on a platter. Spread the icing.  Cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour 30 minutes to chill.

    

   8: Spread the ganache evenly over the top and side of the cake. Decorate with Maltesers.