Giant Ding Dong Cake

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If you love the small snack ding dong cakes, you will love this giant homemade version with a fluffy cream filling and smooth chocolate glaze!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (10-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix

  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ cup shortening

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup shortening

  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

  • 2 ¼ tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch springform pan.

  2. To make the cake: Stir cake mix and instant pudding together in a large bowl; make a well in the center and pour in eggs, water, and oil. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake completely on a wire rack before removing from pan.

  4. Cut a 1-inch-thick slice off the top of cake and set aside. Scoop out the cake from the center of the bottom part to within 1 inch of the sides. Discard or save for another use. To make the filling: Whisk flour and milk together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Set aside to cool completely.

  5. Beat 1/2 cup shortening, butter, sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl on high speed until light and fluffy. Add cooled milk mixture and continue to beat for 4 more minutes. Spoon into the center of the cake and replace the layer sliced from the top.

  6. Combine chocolate chips, 1/4 cup shortening, corn syrup, and water in the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Pour warm glaze over the top of the cake and smooth over the sides. Refrigerate until serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

672 Calories
43g Fat
72g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 672
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 577mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 72g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 50g
Protein 7g 13%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 274mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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