Ingredients
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
– Chocolate frosting (for topping)
Equipment Needed
– 2 9-inch round cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
– Piping bag (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive into the magic of creating this delectable Ding Dong Cake! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix these dry ingredients together until well combined. Then, add in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth. Now here comes the fun part: carefully stir in the boiling water! This will make your batter surprisingly thin, but that’s exactly how we want it. The thin batter ensures a moist cake. (See the next page below to continue steps…)