Ding Dong Cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake
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2 cups sugar
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cups cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup hot coffee, or 1 cup boiling water and 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
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1/2 cup canola oil
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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For the Salted Caramel Ganache
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9 oz. semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used a 72% venezuela orgine)
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1 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons water
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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2 big pinches sea salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Vanilla Bean Filling
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2 tablespoons cold water
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1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
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1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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Sea salt for finishing
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