Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Ding Dong Cake, a rich chocolate dessert layered with creamy filling that brings joy to any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply as a well-deserved treat, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress. Its delightful aroma and stunning presentation will have everyone gathering around for a slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (prepared with heavy cream and chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip buttercream frosting until fluffy. Slice each cooled cake layer horizontally into four layers total and apply frosting between layers.
- Prepare chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before pouring over the frosted cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg