Maltesers Chocolate Cake

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Cacao nibs provide a healthier option with less sugar

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients

In a glass jug, combine brown sugar, unsalted butter, and milk.

Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until the butter has melted.

In a large bowl, add plain flour, self raising flour, and cocoa powder.

Add the melted brown sugar and butter mixture to the bowl.

Add eggs and whisk until combined.

Pour the mixture into a lined cake tin.

Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 55 to 60 minutes.

Once cooled, cut the cake in half.

Make a filling by whipping cream and mixing in crushed Maltesers.

Prepare a chocolate ganache by melting dark chocolate and cream over low heat.

Spread the cream mixture between the cake layers and on top.

Pour ganache over the top of the cake and decorate with Maltesers.

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