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Maltese Chocolate Delight

Maltese Chocolate Delight: The Ultimate Easy Recipe

Indulge in the rich layers of Maltese Chocolate Delight, a show-stopping dessert with creamy buttercream and crunchy Maltesers. Perfect for any celebration!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Springform pan (Ø 26 cm)
  • Baking paper

Ingredients

  • 6 medium eggs
  • 150 g sugar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 125 g wheat flour (Type 405)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baked cocoa
  • 80 g ground nuts
  • 500 ml milk
  • 2 packets vanilla pudding powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 375 g butter
  • 175 g dark chocolate
  • 100 g cream
  • 30 g butter
  • 5 packets Malteser chocolates

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a springform pan (Ø 26 cm) with baking paper.
  • Separate the eggs, placing the whites in one bowl and yolks in another; beat the egg whites with sugar and water until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in the yolks, then sift the flour, baking powder, and cocoa over the mixture; add the ground nuts and fold until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes; check with a toothpick to ensure done.
  • Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack and then slice it horizontally into three equal layers.
  • Heat two-thirds of the milk in a saucepan; mix vanilla pudding powder with sugar and remaining milk, then stir this into the hot milk until thickened.
  • Pour the pudding onto a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let it cool; meanwhile, whip the butter until fluffy and gradually add the cooled pudding.
  • Melt dark chocolate, cream, and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water; stir until smooth and glossy.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring over the assembled cake, then top with Malteser balls.

Notes

To enhance flavor, toast the ground nuts before adding to the dough for a deeper nuttiness. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze individual slices for longer storage. Experiment with different nut varieties or toppings like berries or edible gold leaf for unique presentations.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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