Chocolate Ding Dong Cake Recipe
7" chocolate ding dong layer cake, inspired by the apocalypse burger blackout ding dong cakes. Chocolate cake layered with marshmallow fluff and coated in chocolate ganache. Serves 8-10
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Ingredients
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Cake
Marshmallow Fluff Filling
Chocolate Ganache
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 7-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Carefully mix in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Marshmallow Fluff Filling
- 7
Prepare Filling
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended and fluffy.
Chocolate Ganache
- 8
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 9
Make Ganache
Remove from heat and add chocolate chips to the hot cream. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Assemble the Cake
- 10
Layer the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the marshmallow fluff filling on top.
- 11
Top the Cake
Place the second layer of cake on top and spread the remaining marshmallow fluff filling over the top of the cake.
- 12
Coat with Ganache
Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful finish.
- 13
Serve
Let the ganache set for a few minutes before slicing and serving the cake. Enjoy your Chocolate Ding Dong Cake!
