Ding Dong Cake

Inspired by the classic snack, this decadent chocolate cake is filled with a fluffy marshmallow-esque frosting and covered in fudgy ganache.

subheading: FOR THE CAKE:

Cooking spray

¾ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 cup hot brewed coffee

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups granulated sugar

¾ cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

subheading: FOR THE ERMINE FILLING:

1 cup whole milk

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 pinch kosher salt

1 cup granulated sugar

2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

subheading: FOR THE GANACHE:

8 ounces dark chocolate (about 70%) or 1 ⅓ cups bittersweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1 pinch kosher salt

1 cup heavy cream

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