Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Ding Dong Cake, a rich and creamy layered chocolate cake that is sure to please any chocolate lover. This recipe recreates the classic flavors of a beloved treat, perfect for special occasions or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
For the cream filling:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the devil’s food cake: Follow the instructions on the box for the cake mix. Divide the batter between two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake as directed and let cool.
- Make the cream filling: In a saucepan, whisk milk and flour until thickened. Let cool. In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the flour mixture and vanilla extract, beat until creamy.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread the cream filling, top with the second layer. Chill.
- Prepare the ganache: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly, pour over chilled cake. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream filling is fully cooled before mixing with butter and sugar for the best texture.
- This cake is rich and decadent, perfect for celebrations or chocolate enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
