I’ve gone quite simple with this Malt Loaf Rocky Road – You still get the juicy tenderness and sweet taste of the Malt Loaf but also the famous taste of the chocolate and marshmallows. I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did though – Its very addictive – I reckon Soreen Rocky Road will now become a regular thing in our house!
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I’ve always been a fan of Malt Loaf – It was like a big treat when my Mum used to buy it when I was a child. I’ve passed that love onto my girls thankfully – We now have to buy these in 2’s as they don’t last 5 minutes in this house.
What makes a good Rocky Road?
Occasionally for me, a Rocky Road can be a little too solid. Its definitely a preference thing but I prefer more ingredients and less solid chocolate in my Rocky Roads. I like each bite to taste slightly different to the last – The chewiness of the Malt Loaf makes this super easy.
Some people like to add extra raisins to their Rocky Road. I don’t find this necessary due to Malt Loaf containing them but if raisins are your thing, go for it!
Tip: If you are adding more than 100g of other dry ingredients, you may need to up the amount of melted chocolate you are using too. This will make sure it all combines and doesn’t fall apart when you try to eat it.
What else can I put in Rocky Road?
I’ve gone quite traditional with the other ingredients in my Malt Loaf Rocky Road but there’s plenty of other alternative ingredients you could add.
- Chopped Almonds
- White or Dark Chocolate Chips
- Chopped Marzipan
- Chopped Apricots
- Smarties or M&Ms
Why is Malt Loaf good for me?
For the sweet toothed, a malt loaf contains around 40% less sugar than the average shop bought cake. (This obviously doesn’t count if you are including in this recipe for Malt Loaf Rocky Road!) They are really transportable for picnics and great for emergency snacks as they can be hard wearing at the bottom of a handbag. Shop bought Malt Loaves are now classed as Vegan by the Vegan Society.
(Handy Tip: If you have a toddler who is a little ‘bunged up’ Malt Loaf can help speed up their digestion and make them a little more regular – Now aren’t you glad I shared that!?)
How long will Rocky Road last for?
Once Rocky Road is chopped it can be stored in a cake tin with a lid for around 1 week. This is slightly less than a traditional Rocky Road which can last up to 3 weeks. This is due to the extra moisture content that the Malt Loaf adds.
Can I freeze Rocky Road?
Yes, Rocky Road freezes well. Its great to have ready chopped or whole in the freezer, wrapped in baking parchment, then foil. Defrost at room temperature for around 12 hours.
Malt Loaf Rocky Road
Equipment
- Microwave
- 8" square cake tin
Ingredients
- 190 g Malt Loaf Small Loaf
- 8 Digestive Biscuits
- 200 g Melted Milk Chocolate
- 50 g Glace Cherries Chopped into quarters
- 50 g Mini Marshmallows
Instructions
- Line an 8" square cake tin
- Chop the Malt Loaf into 1cm squares
- Crush the Digestive Biscuits – I prefer to leave some chunkier pieces to add a crunch in some bites
- Mix the biscuits and the malt loaf in a large bowl. The biscuits crumbs should coat the malt loaf to stop it clumping together
- Add the chopped cherries and the mini marshmallows and stir
- Pour over the melted chocolate and mix well
- Add to the cake tin and press down until quite solid.
- Refridgerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is good).
- Cut into 12 even squares and enjoy.
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This is a great idea! Would never think of using Soreen in this way.
I love a super easy recipe and was love the something extra Soreen brings to this Rocky Road x
Oh Oh oh ! Never used as an ingredient but now my head is like ooohhh!
Right now I have a half a malt loaf left.. About 3 glace cherries and reckon I can hunt down the rest but the big but is lacking chocolate. Though I have got half a bar of dark chocolate with ginger left….hmm..puts tv on pause…
Cor! I bet adding ginger gives it a real WOW! x
Mmmmm haven’t had malt loaf for years… was a childhood tea-time fave of mine. Such a great idea to bung some into a fridge cake… will def be trying that on for size 🙂
I love rocky road and malt loaf, putting them together sounds like a marriage made in heaven. Yum!
Yum! What a clever idea x
These sound really delicious, I have never tried it with malt loaf before it sounds really nice 🙂 #tastytuesdays
What a fab idea! These looks so yummy 🙂 x #tastytuesdays
Ooooh now that sounds amazing – I have never used Soreen in cooking, but the kids love the stuff! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
Could this be any dreamier!?! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Ooh I love malt loaf and rocky road – what a fab idea! #triedtested
Omg! I completely forgot what was one of my favorite desserts when I was a kid, That was my mom’s specialty but for some unknown reason she stopped making it and I forgot. Thanks for reminding me about this lovely recipe 🙂
Sounds like a brilliant idea! Sure my kids would love this. Thanks for linking to #CookBlogShare
This looks so tasty love soreen #serenata
Thanks for sharing, this looks like a great way to use up bits 🙂
I adore malt loaf, I could quite happily sit down and eat a full loaf with lashings of butter! Never considered turning into a rocky road type cake though – what an awesome idea! Sim x
Tried this for a charity coffee morning. Went down a treat, kept getting asked for the recipe. Huge success.
Oh that’s great to hear – Thanks so much for your feedback x
This is genius! You know when you’re mad at yourself for not thinking of something? I have that!
That’s quite the compliment – thank you!