Chocolate Malt Cake

Chocolate Malt Cake is a rich, moist dessert that combines the deep, familiar flavor of chocolate with the distinctive, toasty sweetness of malted milk powder. Its typical ingredients include flour, cocoa powder, malted milk powder, sugar, eggs, butter, and buttermilk, creating a tender crumb. This cake is a classic American creation, popularized in the mid-20th century as a nostalgic treat often associated with soda fountains and home baking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat dessert, with a significant portion of its calories coming from sugar and saturated fat. A single serving provides a quick energy boost but is low in protein and fiber, offering only minor amounts of minerals like iron and potassium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	320 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Copper	0.3 mg

Per 1 slice (115 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The use of malted milk powder is what sets this cake apart, adding a complex, almost savory depth that balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor. Nutritionally, the malt contributes small amounts of B vitamins and minerals, though these are overshadowed by the cake's indulgent nature.