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Chocolate Malt Sheet Cake

Chocolate Malt Sheet Cake is a nostalgic dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with the delightful essence of malt. This moist and tender cake, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, is perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, casual gatherings, or just a sweet treat to brighten your day. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create a show-stopping dish that will impress family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup malted milk powder
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and malted milk powder until well combined.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool completely in the pan while you prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming and pouring it over chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir until smooth.

Nutrition

Keywords: For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips to the batter or try different frostings like cream cheese or peanut butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to one week.