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by sanna last updated August 13, 2019 posted August 14, 2019 9 Comments

Ovaltine Cake with Whipped Cream Ovaltine and Vanilla Icing

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This easy Ovaltine cake is chocolatey and melt in your mouth. You will love the creamy combination of Ovaltine and vanilla whipped cream icing on top of a very moist cake.

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Close up shot of a slice of Ovaltine Cake.

Ovaltine is basically an element of my childhood. We were served hot Ovaltine drink for breakfasts with hot pandesal in the morning. In the afternoon, it was cold Ovaltine paired with ensaymada.

I just loved it so much that I didn’t mind having it several times a day. Heck, I would even eat it plain with a spoon and never get tired of it.

Whip up this easy Ovaltine cake and delight everyone with its pleasant chocolatey flavor and melt in your mouth, creamy whipped Ovaltine icing. This recipe is easy to execute when you need dessert in a hurry without the complicated preparations.

Top angle shot of an Ovaltine cake slice.

So when I saw Ovaltine on sale,  I immediately grabbed it with the hope of filling that space of longing for this beloved chocolate drink. I said to myself, I am going to make a cake with it.

The thing though is that our house is not filled with cake-loving people, so whenever I get the itch to bake a cake, I always initially think about giving half of it away just so I won’t end up eating the entire thing.

 But then with this Ovaltine Cake, it turns out I didn’t need to worry about that.

Spreading vanilla whipped cream on top of the Ovaltine cake.

A day after I made the cake, we have already consumed more than half of it, and for this household, I would say that is not normal. Apparently, the thought of giving some away is not actually necessary.

Spreading the Ovaltine icing over the vanilla whipped cream.

And now, I pass the recipe on to you. And I am pretty sure you guys will love this, and here is why:

  • This Ovaltine cake looks simple that the sight of it is not intimidating for anyone to eat.
  • It is a plain chocolate cake with a monotonous color of frosting, but when you bite into it, you will be delighted by the distinct Ovaltine flavor from both the cake and the whipped cream frosting.
  • This cake is simple to make. One bowl, minimal mess.
  • It is mildly sweet, not over-indulgent and it has the lightest and delicious combo of Ovaltine and vanilla whipped cream frosting. This will be a hit even to non-cake lovers.

Top angle shot view of the ovaltine icing over the vanilla icing.

With its simplicity and ease of preparation, you can whip this Ovaltine cake anytime you feel like it!

If you love this Ovaltine Cake, you will also love:

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Top angle shot of fully frosted Ovaltine cake on a 9x13 baking pan.

Close up shot of a slice of Ovaltine Cake.
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Ovaltine cake with Creamy Whipped Cream Ovaltine Icing

A simple and easy Ovaltine cake that is addictive and delightful and has the creamiest whipped Ovaltine and vanilla frosting.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Ovaltine cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 369 kcal
Author sanna

Ingredients

For the Ovaltine cake

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup Ovaltine powder drink
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp instant coffee powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

For the Ovaltine Icing

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup Ovaltine Powder drink
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar

For the Vanilla Icing

  • 1 and 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 4 tbsp icing sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Ovaltine cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13 inches baking pan with cooking spray or butter and lightly dust with flour. In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, Ovaltine powder, instant coffee powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk everything to combine.

  2. Add milk, oil, egg and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix everything to combine. Carefully pour the boiling water to the mixture and stir it with the rest of the batter. Pour the batter in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cake cool completely.

Make the Vanilla Whipped Cream

  1. In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine whipping cream and icing sugar. Beat at high speed until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until the cream is thick and fluffy. Spread the icing over the cooled cake.

Make the Ovaltine Icing

  1. In the same bowl (no need to wash), combine the Ovaltine powder, cocoa powder and icing sugar. Gently pour the whipping cream and whisk the mixture at medium-high speed using the whisk attachment until a fluffy and thick icing forms. Spread icing over the vanilla whipped cream.

Recipe Notes

Cake recipe adapted from Add A Pinch

Nutrition Facts
Ovaltine cake with Creamy Whipped Cream Ovaltine Icing
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 369 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 161mg7%
Potassium 129mg4%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 112mg11%
Vitamin C 3.5mg4%
Vitamin A 795IU16%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This Ovaltine cake is chocolatey and melt in your mouth. You will love the creamy combination of Ovaltine and vanilla whipped cream on a super moist cake. #ovaltine #chocolatecake #maltedchocolatecake
This Ovaltine cake is chocolatey and melt in your mouth. You will love the creamy combination of Ovaltine and vanilla whipped cream on a super moist cake. #ovaltine #chocolatecake #maltedchocolatecake

Originally published on May 26, 2017

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9×13 cake pan 

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  1. Matthew says

    August 25, 2022 at 10:31 pm

    I think this is the best chocolatey cake I’ve ever had or made. Very much worth the time and effort to make. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • sanna says

      September 9, 2022 at 6:57 am

      Hi Matthew! I am so happy that you liked this cake!

  2. Abi says

    March 22, 2022 at 6:14 am

    Hi. Are we supposed to use buttermilk or plain milk?

    Reply
    • sanna says

      March 23, 2022 at 9:21 am

      HI Abi! Buttermilk works best in this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

  3. hope says

    November 8, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    the best chocolate cake ever – i also made the adjustment of one commentator – i made creamcheese + ovaltine + icing sugar. the cake is the moistest cake ever!!!

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  4. hope says

    August 4, 2021 at 1:55 am

    super yummy and moist cake – will def make again! i didn’t have whipping cream so I just made cream cheese frosting with room temp cream cheese + ovaltine + icing sugar. Thanks Sanna. x

    Reply
    • sanna says

      August 4, 2021 at 6:10 am

      Hi Hope! Your icing sounds delish too! I am so glad you enjoyed this!

  5. aya says

    December 13, 2018 at 3:09 am

    how if i use milo? can i taste milo using this cake recipe?
    please help thanks

    Reply
    • sanna says

      December 13, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Hi Aya! Yes, Milo is fine too!

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