Description
Deliciously moist chocolate cupcakes with a creamy malt frosting, topped with crushed malted milk balls for an irresistible treat. Perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 paper cupcake liners
- 1 package Classy Chocolate Pound Cake Mix
- 1 cup butter, divided (¾ cup melted, ¼ cup softened)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 large egg (if your box has a maroon logo and does include an egg)
- 8⅓ tablespoons Malt Mixer, divided (⅓ cup + 3 tablespoons)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Crushed malted milk balls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Place paper liners in the wells of a 12-count muffin pan.
- Prepare Batter: Prepare the Classy Chocolate Pound Cake Mix according to package directions using ¾ cup melted butter, water, and 1 large egg. Stir in ⅓ cup of the Malt Mixer.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin pan wells. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup softened butter and cream cheese. Using an electric mixer, beat until well combined and fluffy. Gradually add the remaining 3 tablespoons of Malt Mixer, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until well combined. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up if needed.
- Frost Cupcakes: Place the frosting in a pastry bag or a gallon-sized resealable bag and cut off one corner. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Top with crushed malted milk balls, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For boxes with no egg (Enjoy by Date of May 2024), follow the same steps as above, omitting the egg.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg