This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through links. I will only recommend products that I have personally used! Learn more on my Private Policy page.
Red Velvet Layered Ding Dong
Who can honestly say that they did not love a Ding Dong as a kid? I know I did. I have twice, now, made an adult version and made it into a Ding Dong Cake. This time I decided to elevate the after school treat to a Red Velvet Layered Ding Dong. Can I tell you how good this is? The cake is moist. The filling is better than you remember and the chocolate coating is over the top because I used Ghirardelli chocolate. This recipe is such a keeper.
Red Velvet Layered Ding Dong
I tried to also create a slightly different look. Instead of making a cake and instead of them in the oval shape we remember, I made them into squares. I made the cake like a sheet cake. Then, I used a little square ramekin as a measuring tool to make the squares I wanted out of the cake. With the squares made, I needed to cut them in half horizontally so I could make my stacks. When you have a circular cake, all you need to do to make this horizontal cut is rotate the cake. With these squares, this task was a little more deliberate. The way I kept the cut pretty level was to begin with a horizontal cut on the corner. In this way, I was able to rotate the knife around the cake in lieu of cake around the knife.
There is something about red velvet cakes. That red coloring is so distinct. When you see the red contrasted against the white filling in this recipe, the cake has the traditional look of a red velvet cake. But this Red Velvet Layered Ding Dong is covered in chocolate. Hence, you need to bite into it to see the actual Ding Dong to see the surprise – the actual colors. Bottom line, I need to make this recipe again soon.
The cake and filling ingredients.
Cake Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
The cake in the pan, baked, and then, turned out on a baking rack.
Red Velvet Cake in Pan Pre-Bake
Red Velvet Cake Baked
Red Velvet Cake Out of Pan
Cutting the cake into squares, and then, cutting horizontally.
Measuring Squares
Cutting Cake Horizontally
The Red Velvet Layered Ding Dong plated.
- 1 Cup of Flour
- 1/4 Cup of Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- Pinch of Salt
- 6 Tablespoons Softened Butter (3/4 of a Stick)
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup of Milk
- 1 tube of red food coloring
- Filling
- 4 Tablespoons Softened Butter (1/2 Stick)
- 1 Cup Confectioners Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1-2 Teaspoons Milk
- Glaze
- 1 Package (12 OZ) of Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- Spray your Cake Pan with Cooking Spray
- In a Medium bowl combine Flour, Cocoa, Baking Power, Baking Soda and Salt.
- In Mixing Bowl, beat Butter and Sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Add Vanilla and mix well.
- Add the food coloring and mix well.
- Add Flour Mixture in thirds alternating with milk, beat well after each addition.
- Bake for 17 to 19 Minutes at 325 degrees or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- All to cool completely.
- Cut cake into squares.
- Next, cut cake in half horizontally.
- Filliing
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until well mixed, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Add Vanilla and Milk and beat until Light and Fluffy.
- Top each cake square with the filling making a stack three high.
- Glaze
- Melt candy in a double boiler. Add the oil and stir completely together.
- Pour the glaze over the cake and let it drip evenly down the sides.
- Let set in fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
This is a great idea! Definite must-try. Pinned for later!
Thx for sharing Jolina.
These bring back to my child memories! The ding dong cakes are my favorites. The multi-layer creams made it even more delicious 🙂
It was really tasty Maggie. Thx.
Ghirardelli is the best chocolate hands down! I think that I could eat my way through an entire pan of these by myself.
Amy, I would like to see that!
These look so tasty and bring me right back to my childhood!
Chocolate and childhood is a great combination.
You had me red velvet. I must make these immediately!
Thx Karly.
This looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Thx Linda.
Oh wow! What a fabulous idea – Your Red Velvet Layered Ding Dongs look amazing!! I love that you used Ghirardelli chocolate as well – it really is wonderful.
The Ghrirardelli made it super rich.
These look wonderful Peter – we never had ding dongs in Australia but I am now left wondering why not?!
Well it is a very tasty cake regardless.
Gorgeous little treat – so special!!!
Thx Debra.
Peter! I love love love these red velvet ding dongs! What an awesome idea! Will be saving this one to try.
That’s a lot of love. I loved them too – they are gone!
This looks so delicious!
Thx Patty.
I used to love those but haven’t had one in ages! I could really go for your red velvet version right now — looks wonderful!
Thx Dee. When did any of us go back and buy these in the store? So this is a great way to bring back the memories with a far tastier version.
You won me with the Ghirardelli chocolate Peter. These look fabulous. I have never made them so will try your recipe.
I won me with the Ghirardelli. It really proved to me that you just have to go with the best ingredients.
This dessert looks SO delicious, I love the layers!
I love any desserts with layers. Just makes it look so interesting.
I love ding dongs! Can’t wait to make this!
Let me know if you do and be sure to send a pic.
This is such a creative recipe! Perfect for any sweet tooth:D Thanks so much for sharing!
Sweet tooth is exactly the problem I have and this hits the spot.
I love red velvet, and this version with a chocolate icing is just wonderful!
Thx Del.
Nothing beats a red velvet cake, fantastic!
There is just something about red velvet!
We love red velvet anything and these ding dongs look to be the ultimate! Thanks for the great idea!
Thank you very much Platter Talk boys!
Ding dong indeed Peter, lovely these cute little cakes, bet they’re delicious;-)
You are funny Camilla.
Wow, I mean wow! I absolutely have to make this! Thanks for sharing!
WOw is good. Thx Elaine.