Giant Ding Dong Cake Recipe
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Giant Ding Dong Cake

"If you are a true lover of the small snack cakes, you will LOVE this version!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (138)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch round cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil and water. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely on a wire rack before removing from pan.
  4. Slice a 1 inch thick slice off of the top of the cake and set aside. Scoop out the cake for the center of the bottom part to within 1 inch of the sides. Discard or save for another use. To make the filling, whisk together the flour and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Set aside to cool completely.
  5. Once the flour and milk mixture has cooled, beat the 1/2 cup shortening, butter, sugar and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the 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 the 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 672 | Total Fat: 42.7g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by Auntie D in MN   view full review
This is a FUN recipe! I have made it as a cake and as cupcakes. For the cake version, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by IMP70   view full review
The flavor of this cake was very good, but I guess I'm not a bit "Ding Dong" fan....I thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2004 by TheThreeDogKitchen   view full review
Well, I made this cake just yesterday. I just couldn't do the cutting and scooping out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by DORIMONTOYA   view full review
Loved it! Made it twice in one week! Just a few helpful hints that I feel were left out of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by CHICKIE3190   view full review
This cake was a delicious one in deed. However i have to agree that having all the cream in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by gennabear   view full review
Holy Moly is this good! I made this 3 times in 10 days as everyone loved it!!! It's definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2006 by kitchenwitch04   view full review
This recipe was SO good!!! I tested it out on fiance and kids first, then took it to work...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by brandy   view full review
Wow, this was such a great idea! I made mine into cupcakes and used a pastry bag to fill them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by AHicks Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe is awesome! I followed the recipe exactly except I made cupcakes (filled them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by natbakes   view full review
Great recipe. Didn't change anything.....but I made mini cupcakes. Got 36 mini's out of this...

 

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