July 11, 2016
Malteser Cupcakes!
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Chocolate Malt Cupcakes with Malt Buttercream Frosting.. The Perfect Malteser Cupcakes for any occasion!
One of my favourite bakes (or rather.. Non-Bakes) has been my No-Bake Chocolate Malteser Cheesecake. I have been craving doing a Malt type cupcake or cake for SO LONG NOW I can’t cope, but it finally happened.
I had a random craving for Horlicks and got bored of it after one drink, so what should I do next? Bake with it. Always always always bake with leftover stuff!
I decided to go more for a Chocolatey type cupcake, but with the Malt Powder in as well so it was a bit of both flavours.. I wasn’t personally too keen on the idea of Normal Malt Cupcakes with Malt buttercream.. more chocoaltey/malt as then its a bit more Malteser like anyway!
I used my standard style chocolatey cupcake that I use on many bakes such as my Honeycomb Crunchie Cupcakes and my Rolo Cupcakes as its just so delicious. The addition of the Malt powder worked better than expected – I used less Cocoa Powder so that I had 40g total of Cocoa Powder + Malt Powder as I thought this would be best, and it so worked! The Cupcakes stayed nice and light, and weren’t heavy at all!
I use a standard normal buttercream frosting to base my Malt Buttercream on, and it couldn’t have been more simple. You don’t want to add tooooo much Malt powder as it might go a bit funny, so I limit it to 25g for a batch of 12 cupcakes.
It brings the flavour through, but enough that you still get the sweetness from the Icing Sugar, and so that it isn’t overpowering. OHMYDAYS Seriously these cupcakes are delicious.
You can easily use any sort of Malt sweet/biscuit/anything to top the cupcakes with, such as Malted Milk Biscuits, but I just love Maltesers. I’m slightly shocked at myself that I didn’t drizzle these in chocolate, but I had actually run out… but I like them either way!
I honestly think that if you love Maltesers then you will also love these because they’re damn delicious. You can easily not have Malt Buttercream frosting, or not have Malt flavoured Cupcakes, but thats up to you. I love them. Enjoy!
You can buy the utterly gorgeous Cupcake Cases from Iced Jems – Here!
Malteser Cupcakes
Malteser Cupcakes!
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 150 g Unsalted Butter/Stork
- 150 g Light Brown Sugar
- 3 Medium Eggs
- 140 g Self Raising Flour
- 15 g Cocoa Powder
- 25 g Malt Powder (Horlicks/Ovaltine)
- 1-3 tbsp Whole Milk
Nutella Buttercream
- 150 g Unsalted Butter (not stork)
- 375 g Icing Sugar
- 25 g Malt Powder (Horlicks/Ovaltine)
- 1-3 tbsp Whole Milk
Decoration
- Maltesers
- Crushed Maltesers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C/160C Fan, and prep your 12 cupcake cases. I used Iced Jems Baking Cups so just put them on a flat tray.
- Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, and then add in the self raising flour, cocoa powder, malt powder and eggs.
- Beat again until smooth, if needed, add the milk to smooth the mixture.
- Split the mix evenly between the cases. I use an ice cream/cookie scoop to get them all equal.
- Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes, or until baked. Cool Completely.
- Beat the unsalted butter (best at room temp), for a couple of minutes until smooth.
- Add in half of the icing sugar and beat, and then the other half and beat.
- Add in the malt powder again, and beat!
- If its too thick, add in 1tbsp of whole milk at a time till it becomes pipeable.
- Pipe on the buttercream – Add some maltesers, and then sprinkle on some crushed maltesers as well! Enjoy!
Notes
- You can buy the utterly gorgeous Cupcake Cases from Iced Jems – Here!
- I used Horlicks powder as thats what I had in my cupboard – most Malt powders (which need Milk added to them) will work fine such as Ovaltine!
- If you want an extra chocolatey fix, you can add in 100g of chocolate chips to the cupcake mix!
- If you are loosening the cupcake mixture or the buttercream with Milk, its important to use Whole Milk because of the fat content, using Semi-Skimmed might make it split.
- These cupcakes will last in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature!
ENJOY!
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How would I convert this into a malteser loaf cake please?
Hi, I want to make these in advance. Can I bake the sponge bits and freeze? Then add the buttercream and decorations the day I need them. Would that work?
Yes absolutely, I often do it as I sometimes find it easier when decorating! Hope this helps! X
Hi, is it really 375g icing sugar? Is it not 275g? It seems a bit much for 150g butter? X
Hiya! No, follow the recipe for the best results! Enjoy! x
Could I use large eggs for this recipe? How many should I use,would it still be 3?
Thank you
Hiya! Weigh the eggs in their shells, and match the other ingredients to the weight. Hope this helps! x
These are amazing and so simple to make but delicious and impactful. Made them about 6 or 7 times now and recipe is flawless. I use large eggs cos that’s what we buy so have never needed to add milk to the cupcake batter. I’ve made them as both muffin size and bun sized depending on audience. Makes 12 muffin sized cases and 16 bun cases.
Definitely recommend making them. Thanks Jane!
Hi Jane
Made loads of your recipes love them, could I make these Malteser cupcakes and hollow the centre and add Malteser spread??
Thanks Amanda x
Yes of course you can! Enjoy! x
If I double up the recipe to make muffins instead should I double up egg quantity, I’ve made these by the way and they were the best cakes I’ve ever made!
Will it be okay to bake and put on the butter icing today for a birthday that is tomorrow, as there won’t be time for me to ice them in the morning ☹️ Also will they need to be kept in the fridge overnight . Thank you.
They last for 3+ days at room temp! x
Love your recipes and have made a few in the past. Decided to make malteaser cupcakes for my sisters birthday. Great recipe and easy to follow. Only negative comment- too much icing!!! I knew as I was making it up that it looked too much. I’d read a comment on the page from someone questioning the quantities but ‘Jane’s patisserie’ response was just follow the recipe for best results. So I didn’t deviate. Unfortunately a large quantity went to waste (pretty sure it’s not something you can freeze for another day!!!) other than that, cakes look great and can’t wait to share!!
Hiya! The amount of buttercream on this recipe is standard for a batch of 12 cupcakes – it sounds like you prefer less than most people! Also, you can freeze leftover buttercream for up to 3 months! Hope this helps! x
First ever attempt at making cupcakes! Used your recipe and they were incredible, looked and tasted amazing – I was so pleased!!
Hey! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the recipe!xx
Hi Jane!
Love this recipe and going to top it with a malteser bunny for Easter! Could I swap the cocoa powder for more self raising flour to make them vanilla instead of chocolate? Thank you!
Ahh yay! And yes for sure x
I’m looking forward to making these but only have instant horlicks, will this work?
Hiya. Are these ok to be made a day in advance? X
Yes! x
Hi, thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Me and my children made these last week and they are delicious. I wonder how can I make it as a cake please? I’ve also done your Malteser bunny cake…husbands birthday next week, I want to make a cake and he loves this one. I hope that you can help?
I have my Malteser drip cake which is very similar! X
Made these for a bbq with friends and they went down a treat. Who doesn’t love maltesers!!
Hi Jane,
Can I use almond molk? X
You can but you can also just leave it out x
I’m having trouble finding Malt, is it the Horlicks drinking malt?
Yes – horlicks or Ovaltine! x
Hi Jane!
Can’t wait to try these. Just want to know if I can use semi-skimmed milk in place of the whole milk? I don’t have whole milk.
Thanks
I would just leave the milk out x
Nice easy bake. Didn’t make the malt buttercream this time as was short on time so covered the top with malteser choc spread. Firm favourite with my 3 year old. Lovely soft and light cakes. Will make again and try with your malt buttercream. Thank you.
Hii
Can I use corn oil instead of 175 g butter in the cupcake?
Hi Jane! Can I use normal cupcake tins not as big as these. But the ones that are easily available and are of standard size.
Hiya! I’m not 100% sure what you mean but cupcake tins? Do you mean cases? For me, these are the same size as cupcake cases.
Hi Jane, love your recipes. Can I ask if it is ok to use cooled boiled water instead of milk?
Yes you can!
Hi Jane,
Do you reckon these would work if I copied the dairy milk idea by cutting out the middle and adding in some Malteser spread?!
Thanks, xx
Hey! Yes definitely!! x
Perfect thank you Jane! I’m making these for my little nephew on Sunday as it’s the first time I’m seeing him since lock down … going to make his day lol xx
Hi, I dont have any malt powder, can i just leave it out? Will they still be nice? TIA
The Malteser flavour comes from the horlicks/ovaltine so they won’t be as Malteser like! But it would work without!
Can you use dark brown sugar instead of light? Is there a difference? Thanks
The only real difference is the taste – dark brown is a darker more toffee/caramel flavour!
Ahh thank you for replying. I took the plunge and they turned out perfect anyway 🙂
Hi Jane
Discovered your blog during lock down and making all the cakes has kept me sane, Absolutely love this site. I’ve made a few batches of cupcakes and these quantities seem larger than the others one. I’m worried the recipe will be overflowing in my cakes as all the others seem to fit perfect. Would it work if I was using 150g mixtures of the cake ingredients? or is there a reason some cupcakes are 175g of the ingredients?
The differences are based on egg sizes – large egg recipes are 175g, medium egg recipes are 150g! The 175g mixes still fit my cupcake cases well!
I can’t wait to try these cupcakes! I made your Malteser drip cake previously and it was delicious. One question, I can’t get hold of any light brown sugar, would golden caster sugar work as a substitute?
Thanks! x
Yes it would!! x
I just made these and they’re lovely. I couldn’t get hold of cocoa powder (the world has gone mad for baking at the moment!) So had to use hot chocolate powder which I wouldn’t recommend as you couldn’t taste it at all. Would have referred the cake a little more chocolatey which I presume they would have been if I’d had the right ingredients! Looking forward to trying out more of your recipes xx
Yes unfortunately hot chocolate powders rarely work in baking, so annoying! They definitely would have been chocolatey if you’d managed to used cocoa powder! X
Could I make the cupcakes and freeze them? Then once defrosted make the icing for them?
Hiya! Yes absolutely you can! Hope this helps, enjoy! Team Jane x
Hi Jane, can I just check the butter you used for this please? Was it the foil wrapped block of butter for both the mixture & the buttercream? Or stork for the mixture?
Thanks
Hey! I only ever use block foiled butter for the buttercreams, as any spreads are too soft. But you can use either for the sponge!
Hi Jane,
Will regular sized cupcake cases work okay with these? That’s all I have in at the moment.
Thanks!
Yes – these are regular sized!
Loved these cupcakes, easy to make and tasted yum!!!!!!!
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How many calories would each cupcake be ?
They all look fantastic and yummy.
Going to try this when my Gt Grandkids come.
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Hi Jane, this is not my first time baking your Maltesers Cupcake recipe – however, this time it came out of oven and one minute later it shrinked and peeled away from the cupcake case on cooling rack. The only difference is, i changed to use the Regular Baking Cups from Icedjemshop and other 65gsm greaseproof cupcake cases which should be “better” quality but it seems that it failed. Previously, it went well with supermarket cupcake cases such as those from Morrissons. I baked at 160c fan 20mins as i know every oven is different and cake tester came out clean. But would you be able to offer some advise about this? Do you reckon i have underbaked which resulted them shrink and peel away from paper case? Thanks xx
Hiya! Yes often its literally just because they’re ever so slightly underbaked so there is more moisture in there! Also, if using the iced jems cups, try cooling the cupcakes on the flat tray you’ve baked them in so that they take longer to cool so there is less chance! X
Hi could I make these as gluten free cupcakes and if so would I just use the same quantity as for self raising flour?
Maltesers aren’t gluten free so I would advise to not bake them if you or someone has an allergy.
Thank you for the quick response. There is an alternative to Horlicks called barley cup that could be used but without the Maltessers on the top. Which I think would defeat the object. Thank you though for letting me know
Gillian
Hi! I was just wandering could i make the buttercream ahead of time? And if so, how long?
Thnx!
Buttercream can last two weeks in the fridge, you just need to bring it back to room temp and re-mix to then use. x
Hiya
Is it ok to know we’re you get your malt powder from? I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find any xx
Supermarkets – we have Ovaltine, or others like horlicks!
Can I add small chunks of of Malteaser to the icing mix?
You can do! They will just go soggy though.
Hello! LOVING the recipes on here. Your rolo tart goes down a treat with guests every time I cook it!
Just wondered-I assume the malt powder/Horlicks you used is the plain malt flavour rather than the chocolate malt variety?
Yes I just use the original plain flavour so it’s stronger ☺️
I have just finished making these to sell tomorrow in a hope to raise money for the families of the Manchester attack this week.
I hope they go down well. ? Thanks for sharing.
Hi there..Have been looking for a malteasers cupcake recipe for so long and this one sounds delish! Im a newbie to instagram and stumbled across your account, your page is what dreams are made of!! Absolutely fabulous cakes/cupcakes that I can’t wait to try out sometime! Keep up the good work ?
Paula x
Hiya Paula! Oh thats amazing! I am so happy you found your way to my page, and I hope you like anything you try!! xx
I tried your recipe for my son’s cake sale tomorrow.I made some extra for my family to try,its so delicious.Thank you for sharing your recipe xxx
Awh yay! I am so happy!! xx
hi jane, this recipe looks delicious. i would like to try it out as a cake, can you pls. tell me what tin size and how long should i bake it?
You would need to double the recipe, and split between two 8″ tins. Baking times can vary, but I would start off at about 20 minutes of baking time at 160C Fan.
ok thank you for your quick reply. will try it out and let you know. ?
Could you add crushed malteasers to the cake mix you mentioned you could add chocolate chips for extra chocolate fix.
Going to try these for a works birthday.
Thanks very much
Because of the way Maltesers are, they’d probably dissolve or burn? I wouldn’t put them in the mixture myself personally as I know some people have failed with it, but you could try?!
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Look delicious – going to make some for Comic Relief! What size are the baking cups from Iced Gems – mini or regular?
They’re regular ?
Thank you
Wow, just recently discovered you! I love all your recipes and creations. Can you make a rainbow cake next time? X
Hi
What cocoa powder would you recommend?Green and blacks or bourneville?
Thanks.
Either will work fine – I use a 100% cocoa powder from a chocolate company so I don’t use either that you suggested, but both would work the same!
How much ingredients would I use for a two layer cake using this recipe? X
Double it and split between two tins 🙂 x
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They are beautiful ! I love it !
Thank you!! ☺️
Love the cupcakes and the polka dot liners. So pretty and the malted candies are delicious.
Thank you so much, Suzanne!
Have just discovered you and really looking forward to trying out the Malteser cupcakes, they sound absolutely delicious ….in fact all the recipes I have looked at makes me want to try them NOW!!!!!
Hahaha oh thank you, Doreen! That’s so kind of you! x