Chocolate Malt Pudding Cake

When I make this warm, comforting cake, I “chop” the malted milk balls by putting them in a plastic bag and pounding it with a rubber mallet. It completely eliminates the mess.8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 2 hours + standing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped malted milk balls
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup malted milk powder
- 1-1/4 cups boiling water
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- Vanilla ice cream and sliced almonds
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, oil and extract. Combine the
- flour, brown sugar, cocoa and baking powder; gradually beat into
- milk mixture until blended. Stir in milk balls and chocolate chips.
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- Spoon into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine
- sugar and milk powder; stir in water and cream cheese. Pour over
- batter (do not stir).
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until a toothpick inserted