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Home » Chocolate Cream Cupcakes AKA Copycat Ding Dong Recipe

Chocolate Cream Cupcakes AKA Copycat Ding Dong Recipe

Published May 7, 2017 | Updated June 4, 2022 | By Keri Lyn.

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Chocolate Cream Cupcakes AKA Copycat Ding Dong Recipe

Remember Ding Dongs? Such an awesome flavor combo!

This copycat Ding Dong recipe is a family favorite around here and also a fun (and simple) way to replicate that awesome Ding Dong awesomeness! 

When I was a kid, my mom always packed a Twinkie or a Ding Dong in our lunch. Healthy or not, those were the good ol’ days!

If your kids are not familiar with Ding Dongs (mine weren’t!) then this is a great way to share a blast from the past with them!

The best part about this recipe is that it’s pretty simple because I use a box mix. You can certainly use a favorite chocolate cake recipe if you like.

My favorite boxed cake selection for these is the Betty Crocker Super Moist mix.

Remember Ding Dongs? This Copycat Ding Dong Cupcake Recipe is so close it's scary, and will definitely be dessert hit!

Chocolate Cream Cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix and ingredients to make cake
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate – I use bakers brand, red box
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

How to make Ding Dong Cupcakes

Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for cupcakes. Let cupcakes cool completely.

In a saucepan, add 1 cup cream and heat, stirring constantly, on medium high heat just until cream boils. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Let set for 15 minutes.

Filled Cupcakes

In a mixing bowl with a wire whisk, add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Beat until stiff, about 5-7 minutes.

Pipe into a pastry bag with a tip. Plunge tip into cupcake and slowly fill with creme.

Once all cupcakes are filled, take a spoon and scrape off any excess creme that has oozed out of the top and discard. You need your cupcakes relatively flat to add ganache. Reserve remaining creme in the fridge.

Chocolate Topping on Cupcakes

Once the ganache has set, stir until chocolate is completely melted and ingredients are incorporated well. Let set for another 15 minutes.

You’ll know your ganache is ready when you dip your finger in it and it slowly drips off but a nice short point stays on your finger.

If ganache is too soft/not cooled enough, it will run off your cupcakes and you’ll hate me. So test it out on your finger and then on a cupcake. If you dip it and flip it and the ganache begins to roll off the top, it’s not ready.

Dipping Chocolate Cupcakes

Dip cupcakes, straight down, into ganache. Set aside. Repeat with a second layer. Let set for five minutes and then top with a dollup of reserved creme.

Chocolate Cream Cupcakes Recipe

Makes 20-24 cupcakes.

I love a good copycat recipe, and this is one of our favorites – Twinkies and Ding Dongs were always my favorite as a kid! 

I hope that your family enjoys this fun copycat Ding Dong recipe, I know that my family does!

how to make copycat ding dong cupcakes recipe

 

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Filed Under: Copycat Recipe, Recipe Tagged With: Chocolate Cream Cupcakes, copycat recipe, dessert, dessert recipe, ding dong recipe

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  1. Megin | VMG206 says

    May 9, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    YUM!! These look so good, Kari Lyn. I’ve pinned them to try. I love that you start with a box mix, lol, it makes it easier!
    I’m visiting today from DIY Dreamer Link Party.
    ~ Megin of VMG206

  2. Debrashoppeno5 says

    May 9, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    I wish I could reach into the computer screen and help myself to a cupcake. They look delish.

  3. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    These look so tasty!! I want some in my belly right now! 🙂

  4. Gina says

    May 12, 2017 at 9:56 am

    This looks delish! I’m a chocolate fanatic, so these are right up my alley. Thanks for linking up at Tasty Tuesdays this week 🙂

  5. Shirley Wood says

    May 14, 2017 at 6:30 am

    These look scrumptious! Pinned it. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. This is one of my Featured post this week!

  6. Susan @ Culinary Envy says

    May 19, 2017 at 7:08 am

    Pinned! Totally takes me back to my childhood…thanks for the memories!

  7. Lee Mee says

    December 12, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    “Once all cupcakes are filled, take a spoon and scrape off any excess creme that has oozed out of the top and discard. ”

    OMG!!! Never discard!
    You eat it!! Bonus for being the chef.

  8. Laura S Dennison says

    February 11, 2022 at 6:40 am

    Is there a way to print this recipe without all the advertisements?

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