Ding Dong Cake

This Ding Dong cake is homemade big version of the Hostess Ding Dongs! This a two layer chocolate cake filled with a cream center.

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STEP 1: Combine dry ingredients.

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STEP 2: Combine wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.

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STEP 3: Pour evenly between 2 prepared pans. Bake for 25-28 minutes. Cool.

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STEP 4: Cream filling. Beat butter and sugar. Add vanilla and thickened milk. Beat filling until similar to whipped cream.

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STEP 5: Place 1st layer down. Spread 1 cup of filling over the top. Place the 2nd layer. Smooth the filling around the cake.

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STEP 6: Freeze cake for 10 minutes. Heat and mix the ganache.

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STEP 7: Pour the ganache over the top of the cake. Decorate with swirl.

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