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Keto Ding Dong Cake

Keto Ding Dong Cake

This Keto Ding Dong Cake is a rich, nostalgic, low-carb twist on the classic childhood treat. Featuring a moist keto chocolate cake, a fluffy sugar-free cream filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache, this dessert brings bakery-style indulgence without the sugar crash. It’s perfect for keto dieters, chocolate lovers, or anyone craving a decadent but guilt-free treat.

What is Keto Ding Dong Cake??

Keto Ding Dong Cake is a low-carb, sugar-free version of the iconic chocolate snack cake, recreated as a full-size layered cake with creamy filling and silky chocolate ganache.

Why This Recipe is Special:

  • It tastes just like the original Ding Dong but with keto-friendly ingredients.
  • Made with almond flour, sugar-free sweeteners, and low-carb chocolate for a healthy indulgence.
  • Stunning presentation—great for birthdays, celebrations, or potlucks.
  • It’s surprisingly easy and requires basic baking steps.

Perfect For:

  • Holiday desserts
  • Family gatherings
  • Keto celebrations
  • Birthday treats
  • Impressing guests with a “looks fancy but simple” dessert

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Low Carb & Keto-Friendly: Made entirely with sugar-free, low-carb ingredients.
  • Rich & Chocolatey: Deep chocolate flavor with a dreamy cream center.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: Even non-keto guests won’t know it’s sugar-free.
  • Easy to Make: Simple steps and basic baking tools.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Overbaking the cake – keto cakes dry out quickly; check a few minutes early.
  2. Using cold filling – it can harden and not spread well; keep it soft.
  3. Pouring hot ganache over the filling – it can melt the cream layer.
  4. Skipping parchment paper – the cake may stick and tear.

Required Equipment:

  • 8-inch cake pans: For baking even, round cake layers.
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer: To whip the filling until fluffy.
  • Mixing bowls: For batter, filling, and ganache prep.
  • Spatula: For smooth spreading and cake assembly.
Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 10
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This Keto Ding Dong Cake is a rich, nostalgic, low-carb twist on the classic childhood treat. Featuring a moist keto chocolate cake, a fluffy sugar-free cream filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache, this dessert brings bakery-style indulgence without the sugar crash. It’s perfect for keto dieters, chocolate lovers, or anyone craving a decadent but guilt-free treat.

Ingredients
    For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • For the Cream Filling:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered erythritol
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • ¾ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Chocolate Cake
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
    • In a bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sweetener.
    • Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and almond milk. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
    • Divide the batter into the two pans.
    • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Cool completely before adding filling.
  2. 2
    Make the Cream Filling

    • Beat the cream cheese until smooth.

    • Add powdered sweetener and vanilla; mix.

    • In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

    • Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fluffy.

  3. 3
    Assemble the Cake

    • Place the first cake layer on a plate.

    • Spread cream filling generously across the top.

    • Place the second cake layer on top.

  4. 4
    Prepare the Ganache

    • Heat heavy cream until just simmering.

    • Pour over sugar-free chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes.

    • Add butter and whisk until silky smooth.

    • Let it cool slightly, then pour over the cake to create a glossy finish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 10 ServingCalories:320kcalTotal Fat:29gTotal Carbohydrate:10gSugars: 2gProtein:7g

Note

Store the cake in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezes well (slice before freezing).

Always cool the ganache slightly to avoid melting the filling.

Read it online: https://ketodine.com/recipe/keto-ding-dong-cake/
Caleb Rowan
Your Trusted Keto Specialist

My name is Caleb Rowan, and I founded Ketodine for people who love keto food and want trustworthy recipes they can rely on. When I began my own keto journey, I struggled to find recipes that were both simple and satisfying. That experience motivated me to build a space where anyone can discover high-quality keto recipes that fit seamlessly into everyday life.

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