{"id":42259,"date":"2025-07-31T02:55:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T19:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=42259"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:55:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T19:55:42","slug":"malt-and-honeycomb-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/malt-and-honeycomb-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Malt and Honeycomb Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This Malt and Honeycomb cake has four layers of soft and light vanilla malt cake, filled with a crunchy honeycomb ganache, and covered in a rich chocolate ganache frosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cake features four layers of the softest, lightest vanilla malt sponge, layered with crunchy honeycomb ganache, and wrapped in a rich chocolate ganache frosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Malt and Honeycomb Cake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Malt and Honeycomb Cake<\/strong> features four layers of the softest, lightest vanilla malt sponge, layered with crunchy honeycomb ganache, and wrapped in a rich chocolate ganache frosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Malt and Honeycomb Cake<\/h2>\n\t\t

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Vanilla Malt Sponge:<\/h4>
  • 2\u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li>
  • 1\u00bd cups granulated sugar<\/li>
  • 1 cup malted milk powder or malt extract<\/li>
  • 1 tsp baking powder<\/li>
  • 1\u00bd tsp baking soda<\/li>
  • \u00bd tsp salt<\/li>
  • 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)<\/li>
  • 1 cup water<\/li>
  • \u00bd cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil<\/li>
  • 1 cup dairy-free yogurt<\/li>
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar<\/li><\/ul>

    Honeycomb Ganache:<\/h4>
    • 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips<\/li>
    • \u00bd cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)<\/li>
    • \u00bd cup honeycomb pieces (store-bought or homemade)<\/li><\/ul>

      Chocolate Ganache Frosting:<\/h4>
      • 2 cups dairy-free dark chocolate chips<\/li>
      • 1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)<\/li>
      • 2 tbsp dairy-free butter<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t
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        Prepare the Vanilla Malt Sponge:<\/h4>
        1. Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>
        2. Grease and line four 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.<\/li>
        3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, malted milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.<\/li>
        4. In another bowl, mix the plant-based milk, water, vegetable oil, dairy-free yogurt, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.<\/li>
        5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.<\/li>
        6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.<\/li>
        7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/li>
        8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li><\/ol>

          Prepare the Honeycomb Ganache:<\/h4>
          1. In a medium saucepan, heat the canned coconut milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.<\/li>
          2. Remove from heat and add the dairy-free dark chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.<\/li>
          3. Gently fold in the honeycomb pieces.<\/li>
          4. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.<\/li><\/ol>

            Prepare the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:<\/h4>
            1. In a medium saucepan, heat the canned coconut milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.<\/li>
            2. Remove from heat and add the dairy-free dark chocolate chips and dairy-free butter, stirring until melted and smooth.<\/li>
            3. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.<\/li><\/ol>

              Assemble the Cake:<\/h4>
              1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.<\/li>
              2. Spread a layer of honeycomb ganache over the cake layer.<\/li>
              3. Repeat with the remaining layers, finishing with a layer of ganache on top.<\/li>
              4. Spread the chocolate ganache frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.<\/li><\/ol>

                Serve:<\/h4>
                1. Allow the cake to set for a bit before slicing and serving.<\/li>
                2. Enjoy this rich, indulgent cake!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t
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