Maltesers Marble Cake Recipe – Easy Chocolate Dessert Idea
This Maltesers marble cake recipe is a fun and indulgent dessert that combines swirls of chocolate and vanilla sponge with a creamy frosting and crunchy Maltesers topping. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you want a show-stopping cake that’s as delicious as it looks!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Cake tin (loaf or round)
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk)
- 1 cup Maltesers (crushed, plus extra for decoration)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep batter: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Divide batter: Split mixture into two bowls. Add flour, baking powder, milk, and salt evenly. Stir cocoa mixture into one bowl for chocolate batter.
- Add Maltesers: Fold crushed Maltesers gently into both batters.
- Marble swirl: Spoon alternating dollops of vanilla and chocolate batter into a greased, lined cake tin. Swirl lightly with a skewer.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool: Rest in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Decorate: Top with chocolate glaze or buttercream and extra Maltesers.
Notes
- Decoration: Chocolate glaze with malt powder or buttercream works beautifully.
- Variations: Try mini cupcakes, layered birthday cake, or add caramel drizzle.
- Storage: Keep in airtight container up to 3 days; freeze slices for 1 month.
- Pro Tip: Don’t over-swirl the batters—gentle strokes create the best marble effect.