A sponge sandwich with a rich, dark caramel filling and smothered in cream-cheese frosting

A hot, milky cup of Horlicks before bed was one of my favourite treats when I was growing up. I’d add extra teaspoons of the powder to mine, making sure not to stir it properly, so there were chunks of malty goodness waiting for me at the bottom of the mug. This cake brings a double dose of malt: milky powder in the sponge and dark, sticky malt extract in the caramel for a rich and almost fruity flavour.

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