Here’s a fun, indulgent recipe for a Ding Dong Cake — a homemade version inspired by the classic chocolate snack cake with creamy filling and chocolate glaze.
🍫 Ding Dong Cake
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water or coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
Chocolate Glaze
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp corn syrup (optional, for shine)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until combined.
- Stir in hot water/coffee for a smooth batter.
- Pour into pan and bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Cream Filling
- Beat butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk/cream.
- Beat until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cake
- Slice cooled cake horizontally to create two layers.
- Spread cream filling evenly on the bottom layer, then top with second layer.
4️⃣ Chocolate Glaze
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate.
- Stir until smooth, adding corn syrup if desired for shine.
- Pour glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
🌟 Tips
- Make ahead: Cake and filling can be prepared a day in advance; glaze right before serving.
- Mini version: Bake in a 12-cup muffin tin for individual Ding Dong-style cupcakes.
- Flavor twist: Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the cake batter to intensify chocolate flavor.
If you want, I can also give a “homemade Ding Dong cupcake version” that’s perfect for parties — chocolate cake, cream filling, and chocolate glaze in one bite.
Do you want me to do that?
