Homemade Ding Dong Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix

02 - Water, oil, and eggs as called for on cake mix box

03 - 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature

04 - 2 cups powdered sugar

05 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

06 - 16 ounces marshmallow crème

07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

08 - 1⅓ cups (8 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

09 - 1 cup heavy cream

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13-inch pan with parchment sling, grease pan.

02 - Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into prepared pan and bake about 25 minutes until done. Cool completely.

03 - Microwave chocolate chips and cream in 15-second intervals until smooth. Refrigerate until thickened, about 45 minutes.

04 - Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and salt, beat until combined. Mix in marshmallow crème and vanilla until smooth.

05 - Spread filling over cooled cake. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Top with ganache and refrigerate 1 hour until set. Cut into 18 pieces.

01 - Can use stovetop instead of microwave for ganache

02 - Allow proper cooling time between layers