the ultimate decadent ding dong cake

Name: The Ultimate Decadent Ding Dong Cake
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CAKE INGREDIENTS; 12 ounce(s) semi-sweet chocolate baking bar, melted and cooled; 3 stick(s) 3 sticks butter no salt; 21/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 3 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 6 large eggs; 4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) whole milk; ## CREAM FILLING; 21/4 cup(s) whole milk ricotta cheese, drained overnight w/ cheesecloth & squeezed dry; 21/4 cup(s) mascarpone cheese; 3/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 11/2 teaspoon(s) grand marnier (*vanilla extract may be substituted for the grand marnier.); 11/2 teaspoon(s) teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch(es) salt; ## CHOCOLATE FROSTING; 1/2 cup(s) soft butter; 6 tablespoon(s) milk; 1 cup(s) ghirardelli sweet ground cocoa; 5 cup(s) confectioners sugar; 2 dash(es) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Becky Hudgins

Joshua, TX

Updated on Jun 28, 2012

This cake recipe was given to me using a boxed mix.I decided to take the cake up 100% notches and changed it completely.This cake is one of a kind.I did my homework to make sure it isn't a copycat.This cake can be served as just a home dessert or Served at any function.Hope everyone enjoys it.Picture's of each step will be added in a few days.

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ULTIMATE DECADENT ITALIAN CREAM FILLING DING DONG CAKE

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Oh my! This cake is as decadent as the sum of its parts... and then some!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 1 Hr 25 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

CAKE INGREDIENTS
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bar, melted and cooled
3 sticks 3 sticks butter no salt
21/2 cups granulated sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
CREAM FILLING
21/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, drained overnight w/ cheesecloth & squeezed dry
21/4 cups mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar
11/2 teaspoons grand marnier (*vanilla extract may be substituted for the grand marnier.)
11/2 teaspoons teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1/2 cup soft butter
6 tablespoons milk
1 cup ghirardelli sweet ground cocoa
5 cups confectioners sugar
2 dashes salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make the ultimate decadent ding dong cake

Step 1

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease four 9-inch-round baking pans

Step 2

FOR CAKE: IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN USE A BOX CAKE AND JUST SLICE LAYERS. BEAT sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Add eggs; beat for 1 minute. Beat in melted chocolate. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Step 3

POUR into prepared baking pan(s).
Step 4

BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes; invert onto wire rack(s) to cool completely.
Step 5

let all 4 layers cool completely.While layers are cooling make Cream Filling and Frosting.
Step 6

Cream Filling: Mix filling ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (at least a couple of hours).
Step 7

Frosting: Combine butter, milk, cocoa in a saucepan over low heat until butter melts.Remove from heat.
Step 8

Add confectioners sugar, salt and vanilla. Beat until smooth.Set aside.
Step 9

How to assemble your Ding Dong Cake: Divide Cream Filling into 3 portions. On top of bottom cake layer add 1/3 cream filling.Top with a cake layer.Add 1/3 cream to the top then add another cake layer.Add the remaining cream and top with last cake layer.
Step 10

Adjustment: Align layers making sure they are all even.This will be a tall cake.Add frosting to cake.Make sure you use all the frosting.Refridgerate until ready to cut and serve.
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