1-How to Prepare the Perfect Vanilla Malted Milk Cake: Step-by-Step Guide Ready to bake something magical? Follow this simple guide to whip up your vanilla malted milk cake, and you’ll be amazed at how easy it is. Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C) and getting your pan ready that’s the secret to even baking. With just a few steps, you’ll have a cake that’s moist and full of that wonderful malt flavor.

2-In a medium-large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and egg for 30-45 seconds until frothy and lighter. Then, mix in the buttermilk, melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract until everything combines smoothly. Add the malted milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking until it’s all blended nicely before stirring in the flour to make a thin batter.

3-Pour the batter into your prepared 8-inch round cake pan, tap it gently to remove air bubbles, and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes until it’s golden and a toothpick comes out clean, or the internal temperature hits 200-210°F (93-99°C). Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack.

4-Adding the Finishing Touches Once cooled, brush on the vanilla malt glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, malted milk powder, vanilla, and water until smooth heat it briefly in the microwave if needed. For the buttercream, whisk the butter, powdered sugar, malted milk powder, half and half or milk, and vanilla until spreadable, then tint it with blue and green food coloring. Spread it over the cake and finish with speckles made from cocoa powder, water, and vanilla extract flicked on with a brush.