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Ding Dong Cake
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Ding Dong Cake

A homemade take on the classic snack cake—rich chocolate layers with creamy filling and chocolate coating.

★★★★★ 5.0(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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