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A block of Caramilk chocolate behind a piece of mud cake.

Caramilk Mud Cake

The easiest and most delicious melt and mix Caramilk Mud Cake. A one-bowl, no-fuss recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
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Course: Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine: birthday cakes, western
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 593kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Microwave, stove-top or Thermomix
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 250 g butter chopped
  • 350 g (2 cups) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (250g) milk full cream
  • 180 g Cadbury Caramilk chocolate see notes
  • 225 g (1 ½ cups) plain flour
  • 75 g (½ cup) self-raising flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • pinch of salt

For the ganache

  • 180 g Cadbury Caramilk chocolate
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) thickened cream heavy cream

Instructions

Conventional Method

  • Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper. Set aside.
  • Place the butter (chopped), brown sugar, milk and Caramilk chocolate (broken into pieces) into a microwave-safe bowl and melt on 50% power for 5 minutes or until melted (stirring every 30 seconds). Allow to cool slightly.
    Note: Alternatively, you can do this step in a saucepan on the stovetop.
  • Sift the plain flour and self-raising flour over the top and then add the vanilla extract, eggs and salt. Mix together until smooth. 
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs on it. Allow the cake to cool before transferring to a wire rack or plate.
  • To make the Caramilk ganache, place the Caramilk chocolate (broken into pieces) and the thickened cream into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt on 50% power for 2 minutes or until the chocolate has melted. Stir until smooth.
    Place ganache into the fridge for 1-2 hours (stirring occasionally) until thickened.
  • Spread the Caramilk ganache over the top of the cake and serve. 

Thermomix Method

  • Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper. Set aside.
  • Place the chopped butter, brown sugar, milk and Caramilk chocolate (broken into pieces) into the Thermomix bowl and melt for 4 minutes, 60 degrees, Speed 2 (or until melted and smooth). 
  • Add the plain flour, self-raising flour and add the vanilla extract, eggs and salt and mix for 5 seconds, Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 5 seconds (or until smooth and combined). Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out with just a few crumbs on it. Allow the cake to cool before transferring to a wire rack or plate.
  • To make the Caramilk ganache, place the Caramilk chocolate (broken into pieces) and the thickened cream into the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3 minutes on 60 degrees, Speed 2 (or until the chocolate has melted). Stir until smooth.
    Place ganache into the fridge for 1-2 hours (stirring occasionally) until thickened.
  • Spread the Caramilk ganache over the top of the cake and serve. 

Notes

Recipe Notes & Tips:
  • Caramilk substitute - Caramilk chocolate is not available in all countries. However, you can easily substitute it with any variety of caramelised white chocolate, or swap it entirely for white chocolate instead.
  • Store the Caramilk mud cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Do not store the cake in the fridge as it will dry out.
  • You can freeze this cake for up to 3 months (either iced with ganache or left un-iced). Allow to defrost before consuming.
  • Test to see if your cake is cooked by inserting a skewer into the centre. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs on it, it's ready.
  • If you notice your cake is browning too quickly, simply place a sheet of foil loosely over the top and continue baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.5mg