The Vegan Ding Dongs Delight is a delicious dessert that has soft chocolate cake layers and vanilla filling with a chocolate coating. These cake sandwiches have 285 calories and 3 grams of fiber in each serving. This dessert takes one hour and 48 minutes to prepare, a perfect choice for quick sweet cravings. It contains all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, baking powder, vanilla extract, hot brewed coffee, whipped topping, butter, chocolate chips, and coconut oil. We may pair this dessert with oat milk, vanilla ice cream, coffee, almond milk, cappuccino, strawberries, vegan brownies, or roasted nuts. Include this Vegan Ding Dongs Delight in the container for five days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking Time: 18 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 filled cake
- Cuisine: American
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Servings: 12
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups
- Electric hand mixer
- Fine mesh sieve
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring spoons
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Baking paper
- Cooling rack
- Mixing bowls
- Round cookie cutter
- Small saucepan
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Offset spatula
- Baking sheet
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CHOCOLATE CAKE:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Half tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Quarter tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Quarter cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Half cup hot brewed coffee
FOR THE CREAM FILLING:
- 1 cup vegan whipped topping
- Half cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- One tbsp almond milk
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
FOR THE CHOCOLATE COATING:
- 1½ cups vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It gives structure to the cake and keeps it fluffy. You may use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend as per your preference.
GRANULATED SUGAR:
- This ingredient adds moisture and makes the cake brown during baking. You may use organic cane sugar as an alternative.
UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER:
- It gives rich chocolate taste and dark color to the cake. Include Dutch-process cocoa to get a deeper flavor as another option.
POWDERED SUGAR:
- We include powdered sugar to add sweetness and thickness in the filling. You may sift it well then include with other ingredients to not get lumps in the batter.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 350°F and grease the pan, then coat with baking paper.
- Whisk baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and flour in the large bowl.
- Mix hot coffee, vanilla, oil, vinegar, and almond milk to make a smooth mixture.
- Put the batter in the pan and bake for 20 minutes, then cool it completely.
- Make 24 cake circles with a round cookie cutter and beat the vegan butter till it gets smooth.
- Include powdered sugar, vanilla, almond milk, and whipped topping, then beat to get the fluffy filling.
- Spread the filling on the 12 cake circles and put the remaining cake circles on top to make sandwiches.
- Now freeze the cakes for 20 minutes then melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil to make the smooth mixture.
- Dip the cakes in the melted chocolate and coat them properly, then place them on the baking paper.
- Lastly, chill the cake sandwiches for 30 minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
HOT DRINKS:
- Fresh Coffee
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
- Hot Chocolate
- Chai Tea
COLD DRINKS:
- Oat Milk
- Almond Milk
- Iced Coffee
- Cold Brew
- Vanilla Oat Latte
FRUIT:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Cherries
DESSERT:
- Vegan Brownies
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Fresh Berries
- Mini Cookies
- Roasted Nuts
TIPS:
- Chill the cakes, then dip them to get a cleaner chocolate coating.
- Avoid overmixing the batter so the texture does not change.
- Keep the cakes chilled till needed to serve so you get their best texture.
- Sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar to keep the batter from having lumps.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Chill the dessert properly and store it for five days in the container.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the cakes separately, then include them in the box to freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Is this delight good to prepare earlier?
- Yes, you may make them ahead as the flavor gets better when we chill.
Does another vegan milk give good results in this recipe?
- Yes, you may use soy, cashew, or coconut milk as per your choice.
Why do we chill the dessert then coat them?
- Chilling the cakes makes them easier to dip and set the chocolate properly.
Is homemade whipped cream good choice for this recipe?
- Yes, you may use homemade cream as it makes a delicious filling and gives better results.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 33 grams
Iron: 2.3 g
Vitamin A: 420 IU
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 70 g
Protein: 3 grams
Calories: 285 kcal
Sodium: 180 g
Total Carbs: 36 grams
Potassium: 185 grams
