Maltesers Loaf Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 cup Maltesers, roughly chopped (plus extra for topping)

For the Chocolate Glaze (optional):

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in Maltesers: Gently fold in the chopped Maltesers until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Prepare the Chocolate Glaze (Optional)

Melt Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the melted chocolate glaze over the cooled loaf cake and top with additional Maltesers for decoration, if desired.

Tips

Serving: Slice the cake once cooled, and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Variations: Feel free to add nuts or other types of chocolate for a unique twist. #recipes #chef #recipeideas