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Ding Dong Cake
A homemade take on the classic snack cake—rich chocolate layers with creamy filling and chocolate coating.
★★★★★
(76 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time90 min
Bake time35 min
Total time125 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 cup granulated sugar
2
5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3
¼ teaspoon salt
4
1 cup whole milk
5
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
6
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
7
1 cup granulated sugar
8
¾ cup natural cocoa powder
9
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
10
¾ teaspoon salt
11
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
12
½ cup neutral cooking oil ((canola, vegetable, or avocado oil))
13
2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk (room temperature preferred)
14
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
15
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature preferred)
16
½ cup hot coffee (may substitute hot water)
17
1 filling base (from above)
18
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
19
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (see note)
20
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
21
1 cup heavy whipping cream
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