Description
A rich and decadent chocolate Ding Dong Cake featuring moist chocolate cake layers filled with a fluffy vanilla cream and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in two 9-inch round pans according to package instructions. Let cakes cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk and flour. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. Add the cooled milk mixture and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the cream filling evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes and stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the cake, spreading evenly over the top and sides. Let set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk mixture is completely cooled before adding to the butter mixture to prevent melting.
- Refrigerate the cake for easier slicing.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
