Ding Dong cake is a rich, nostalgic dessert that tastes like a giant version of the classic snack cake.
🍫 Ding Dong Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Chocolate cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake batter)
- Ingredients listed on box (eggs, oil, water)
Cream filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tub whipped topping (or whipped cream)
Chocolate ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Bake cake
- Prepare chocolate cake in a 9×13 pan.
- Bake according to instructions.
- Let cool completely.
2. Make cream filling
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping.
3. Assemble
- Slice cooled cake in half horizontally (or use two layers).
- Spread cream filling in the middle.
- Place top layer back on.
4. Add ganache
- Heat heavy cream until hot (not boiling).
- Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Spread over entire cake.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours before slicing.
🍰 Tips
- Chill cake before slicing for cleaner layers
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richer filling
- Let ganache cool slightly so it thickens nicely
🧾 Bottom line
Ding Dong cake is a decadent chocolate dessert that combines fluffy cake, sweet cream filling, and glossy ganache into a homemade version of the famous snack cake.
