Giant Ding Dong Cake Recipe: Bake a Super-Sized Treat!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by greasing and flouring it.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and instant pudding. Create a well in the center and add 1 1/4 cups of water, eggs, and oil. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined. Then, transfer the batter to your prepared pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean, approximately 45 to 50 minutes. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before taking it out of the pan.
4. Cut a 1-inch thick slice from the top of the cake and set aside. Remove cake from the center, leaving a 1-inch border. Discard the removed cake or save it for another recipe. In a saucepan, whisk together milk and flour over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Set the filling aside to cool fully.
5. In a large bowl, beat together sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, butter, and vanilla on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the cooled milk mixture and continue beating for an additional 4 minutes. Spoon the filling into the center of the cake and replace the reserved top layer.
6. In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate chips, the remaining 1/4 cup shortening, corn syrup, and 2 1/4 tablespoons of water. Heat, stirring often, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Pour the warm glaze over the cake and smooth it over the sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 672 kcal
• Fat Content: 43 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 50 g
• Sodium Content: 577 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 84 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 72 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g