This Dong Dong Cake recipe is a nostalgic delight, recreating a childhood favorite. Indulge in a rich chocolate cake filled with a luscious cream and coated with heavenly chocolate ganache.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (90g) good unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup (240g) room temperature buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (112g) vegetable oil
- 2 extra-large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp McCormick pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (237g) freshly brewed hot coffee
Filling:
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
Ganache:
- 16 oz fine-chopped semi-sweet chocolate (milk chocolate can be used)
- 16 oz (2 cups) heavy cream (room temperature)
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