Homemade Chocolate Malt Devil Dogs
These homemade devil dogs are even better than the original! Rich, chocolate malt devils food cake is sandwiched around a fluffy, marshmallow creme filling. Made from wholesome ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you'll never reach for that cardboard box again!
Servings: 36 devil dogs
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons malted milk powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (large)
- 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling
- 3 egg whites (large)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Make The Cakes:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, malted milk powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add egg and mix well.
- Beat in yogurt and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients in two batches, taking care not to overbeat.
- Chill the batter for 30 minutes.
- Spoon or pipe about a tablespoon of batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets, in an elongated shape, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F, and cool completely.
Make The Filling:
- In a glass or metal bowl, set over a saucepan of simmering water, combine all of the filling ingredients, whisking continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture looks opaque (10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whip on high speed until stiff and glossy.
Assemble:
- Spoon about a tablespoon of filling over half the cakes, and sandwich remaining cakes on top.
Notes
These snack cakes are best enjoyed immediately after assembly.
Recipe adapted from the original by Claire Ptak via Parenting Magazine.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg