Came across this recipe for the sponge http://www.shecookssheeats.co.uk/2011/10/malteser-cupcakes.htm. Unfortunately I didnt read it properly and cooked the cakes for my usual 18 minutes so they were slightly dry as I notice they should be cooked for 12-15 minutes. I'd try that the next time.
I didnt really fancy the icing so I decided to try and make it up as I went along.
5oz unsalted butter (softened)
9oz icing sugar
1oz Ovaltine (or other malted drink)
1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
I mixed this al together then decided I wanted more Malteser-ish flavour so added another Tbsp of Cocoa Powder and some more Ovaltine (prob about 2 tbsp). So it was all a bit random but it tasted nice!
I crushed up some Maltesers and put them in the frosting then made the mistake of trying to pipe the icing onto the cakes!! Not a good idea as the crushed up Maltesers got stuck in the piping nozzle! I ended up scooping the icing out of the bag and into a new bag with a plain round nozzle but that wasn't too successful either so I then ended up using a palette knife to try and make them look a bit nicer! It was all a bit messy but the bottom line was that they tasted lovely and everyone from work enjoyed them!
I will put a picture on soon.
