Here’s a fun and easy recipe for a Malteser Poodle Dog Cake that combines a delicious cake with a cute dog-shaped design. It’s great for birthdays, special occasions, or just a fun treat! The key is to shape the cake into a dog and decorate it with a poodle-inspired theme.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of boiling water
For the Malteser filling and topping:
- 2 cups of Maltesers (chocolate malt balls)
- 1/2 cup of whipped cream (optional for extra filling)
- 2 cups of heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (for frosting)
For the decoration:
- White fondant (for the poodle’s fur)
- Black fondant (for the eyes, nose, and mouth)
- Pink fondant (optional for decoration, such as a bow on the head)
- A few extra Maltesers for additional decoration (for paws, tail, etc.)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a large round cake pan (or two 9-inch pans) for the cake.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth (the batter will be quite thin).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Prepare the frosting:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake has cooled, frost the entire cake with the whipped cream frosting.
3. Create the poodle shape:
- Cut the cooled cake into a basic round or oval shape that will form the head of the poodle. You can trim the edges to form the dog’s snout or ears if you like.
- Use extra cake scraps or smaller portions of cake to create the ears, nose, and paws of the poodle (shape them into little rounded forms).
- Attach these to the main cake using frosting.
4. Decorate with Maltesers:
- Crush or break a few Maltesers into small pieces. You can mix these into the frosting or use them for additional texture and decoration on the dog’s fur.
- Use whole Maltesers for the eyes, mouth, and nose of the poodle, or crush a few and make a small mound for the nose.
5. Fondant details:
- Roll out the white fondant to cover the cake’s body, creating a smooth fur texture. You can use a fondant tool to make fur-like impressions.
- Shape small balls of black fondant for the dog’s eyes, nose, and mouth.
- You can also shape little pink fondant pieces to make a cute bow or other details on the dog’s ears.
6. Assemble the cake:
- Once everything is decorated, arrange the cake so the ears, paws, and other parts are attached.
- Add a few extra Maltesers for texture or to look like the dog’s tail or additional body parts.
7. Final touches:
- Once all the decorations are in place, make sure the dog’s face looks symmetrical and the fur has a cute, fluffy appearance.
- Chill the cake for about 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
8. Serve:
- Slice up your adorable Malteser poodle dog cake and enjoy!
This cake is a fun, creative way to impress your guests, and the combination of Maltesers adds a sweet, crunchy surprise!
