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Chocolate Ding Dong Cake Recipe

Chocolate Ding Dong Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the decadent delight of a Chocolate Ding Dong Cake, a luscious treat featuring a moist chocolate cake filled with fluffy marshmallow cream and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. This recipe promises a heavenly experience for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Ganache Topping:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake: Preheat oven as directed on cake mix box. Prepare batter according to package instructions, pour into a greased round cake pan, and bake. Cool completely.
  2. Make the Marshmallow Cream: Whisk together marshmallow fluff, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the marshmallow mixture until light and fluffy.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Slice cooled cake horizontally into two even layers. Spread marshmallow cream filling over the bottom layer, then place the top layer over it.
  5. Prepare the Ganache: Melt chocolate chips with butter in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  6. Frost and Chill: Pour ganache over the cake, letting it drip over the edges. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Keywords: Chocolate Ding Dong Cake, Dessert, Chocolate Cake, Marshmallow Filling, Ganache, Homemade Cake