Description
The Malteser Layer Cake is a stunning showstopper dessert with rich layers of chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy Maltesers. This no-bake cake is perfect for birthdays or special occasions and uses store-bought elements for simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 x 600g chocolate mud cakes (store-bought)
- 400g tub chocolate frosting
- 600g Maltesers chocolates
- Optional: 200ml heavy cream and 200g dark chocolate for chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Remove the store-bought chocolate mud cakes from their packaging and slice each cake horizontally into two even layers.
- Place the bottom layer of one cake on your serving plate or cake stand.
- Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of chocolate frosting onto the first layer and spread evenly.
- Crush a handful of Maltesers and sprinkle them over the frosting.
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the frosting and crushed Malteser process. Continue with the third layer in the same way.
- Place the final cake layer on top, bottom-side up for a flat surface.
- Apply a thin layer of frosting as a “crumb coat” and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Apply the remaining frosting to the entire cake for a smooth finish.
- Press whole Maltesers around the sides and arrange on top.
- Optional: For ganache, heat cream and pour over dark chocolate, stir, and pour over the cake.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free mud cakes or substitute Maltesers with gluten-free alternatives.
- If you don’t have Maltesers, use Whoppers or chocolate-covered honeycomb pieces.
- Add instant coffee to the frosting for enhanced flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A