Description
This rich and nostalgic Ding Dong Cake has two ultra-moist chocolate layers, a fluffy marshmallow cream filling, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime chocolate cravings hit.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup hot coffee (or boiling water)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Marshmallow Filling
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
14 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
4. Slowly stir in hot coffee (or boiling water) until batter is thin and well combined.
5. Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
7. Make filling: beat butter until fluffy, then beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
8. Assemble: place one cake layer on a plate and spread filling evenly over the top. Add second layer.
9. Make ganache: heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling). Pour over chocolate; rest 2 minutes, then stir until glossy.
10. Pour/spread ganache over the top (and sides if desired). Chill 20–30 minutes to set before slicing.
Notes
No coffee? Use boiling water instead.
For easier slicing, chill the cake 30–60 minutes and wipe your knife between cuts.
Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; bring to room temp for 15 minutes before serving for the softest texture.
To make ahead: bake layers a day early, wrap well, and assemble the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg