Description
A rich and moist chocolate layer cake filled with light vanilla cream and topped with smooth chocolate ganache, inspired by the classic Ding Dong treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold cream (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 150 g dark chocolate
- ½ cup cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease a 20–22 cm cake pan.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the batter.
- Add the milk, hot water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let the cake cool completely.
- For the filling, whip the cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- For the ganache, heat the cream until hot (not boiling), then pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 1–2 minutes and stir until smooth.
- Cut the cooled cake in half horizontally. Spread the cream filling evenly between the layers.
- Pour the ganache over the top of the cake and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the filling.
- Chilling helps the ganache set properly for clean slices.
- You can use semi-sweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
