Ding Dong Cake is a popular homemade dessert that recreates the flavors of the classic snack cake in a larger, richer form.
🍫 Ding Dong Cake Recipe
For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe)
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix package
For the Filling
- 1 cup milk
- 5 tbsp flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Bake the Cake
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in two round pans.
- Cool completely.
2. Make the Filling
- Whisk milk and flour in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thick.
- Cool completely.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the cooled milk mixture and vanilla.
- Beat until light and creamy.
3. Assemble
- Spread the filling between the cake layers.
- Refrigerate briefly to firm up.
4. Make the Ganache
- Heat the cream until hot but not boiling.
- Pour over the chocolate chips.
- Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Pour over the cake.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- The cake tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
- For extra richness, use a homemade chocolate cake instead of a mix.
- Serve slightly chilled for the classic snack-cake texture.
🧾 Bottom line
Ding Dong Cake combines moist chocolate cake, a fluffy cream filling, and a smooth chocolate topping into a nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
