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Malted Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Eileen Gray
Rich chocolate frosting flavored with malted milk powder for a deeply satisfying, old-fashioned icing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Bake Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings:16 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 oz all purpose flour (6 tablespoons)
  • 8 oz granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz whole milk (1 cup)
  • 1 ½ oz malted milk powder (¼ cup)
  • 1 oz cocoa powder (¼ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 oz unsalted butter (room temperature)

Instructions

  • Combine 2 oz all purpose flour, 8 oz granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan, whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in 8 oz whole milk until smooth. Heat the mixture over medium low, whisking constantly, until it begins to boil.
  • Continue to cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until it thickens to a pudding-like texture. Immediately remove from the heat. Sift 1 ½ oz malted milk powder and 1 oz cocoa powder over the pudding and whisk until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and cool to room temperature.
  • Cream 8 oz unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add the pudding, a little at a time, until completely incorporated. Switch to the whisk attachment and whip the buttercream until it’s light and fluffy.
  • Use immediately to fill and frost your favorite cake.

Notes

One batch of frosting is enough to fill and frost a 9" round cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1each | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.4mg