This Chocolate Ding Dong Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake with a creamy vanilla filling, covered in a smooth chocolate ganache—just like the classic Hostess Ding Dongs but homemade and even better!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit for 5 min)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for shine)