Easy Ho Ho Cake

Easy Ho Ho Cake

Rich, sweet, gooey and smothered in chocolate

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 23m
Cook Time: 1h 30m
Total Time: 1h 53m
Servings: 18
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

382
Calories
26g
Fat
12mg
Cholesterol
37g
Carbs
29g
Sugar
2.7g
Protein
Easy Ho Ho Cake

Recipe Description

The Ho Ho Cake is the answer to the question: how can I get more Ho Hos in my life?! Based on the Hostess snack that we all know and love, the cake version is topped with that wonderfully familiar fluffy white frosting and thick chocolate ganache.

In my Ho Ho Cake recipe I advise using a pack of chocolate cake mix to bake a soft and chocolately base but you can of course make your own! Hoho cakes are getting more and more popular as a chocolate cake option and I’m not surprised! It’s rich, sweet, gooey and smothered in chocolate, what’s not to love!

To make Ho Ho Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Ho Ho Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make the cake

    30 min
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    Mix and bake the cake as per the instructions, using a loaf pan. Leave to cool completely.

  2. 2

    Cook the flour and milk

    7 min
    Step 2 - Easy Ho Ho Cake

    Add the flour and milk to a small saucepan and whisk together. Over a low heat, stir the mixture until it thickens. Remove from the heat and leave to one side to completely cool.

  3. 3

    Make the frosting

    5 min
    Step 3 - Easy Ho Ho Cake

    Beat the sugar, half of the margarine, and the shortening together in a bowl. Pour in the flour and milk mixture and whisk well to combine.

  4. 4

    Frost the cake

    5 min
    Step 4 - Easy Ho Ho CakeStep 4 - Easy Ho Ho Cake

    Spread the frosting over the cake and put in the refrigerator for an hour to set.

  5. 5

    Make the ganache

    6 min
    Step 5 - Easy Ho Ho Cake

    Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add the ganache to the cake

    60 min
    Step 6 - Easy Ho Ho Cake

    Take the cake out of the refrigerator and pour the chocolate ganache over the top, smoothing the surface with a spatula or palette knife. Return to the refrigerator for another hour, until fully set.

  7. 7

    Serving Ho Ho Cake

    Step 7 - Easy Ho Ho Cake

Let me know how you get on with this Ho Ho Cake recipe - does it remind you of the real thing? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section or see your creations online - just tag #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Yvonne Smith
November 30, 2024
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This Ho Ho Cake rocked! My kids loved it, thanks!🍰

Ursula Green
September 19, 2024
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Delish! Made this for my kids' bday party and they devoured it! Super easy, just a few ingredients, and it brought back sweet childhood memories. Seriously, who doesn't love Ho Hos? Definitely a hit in our house!

Fiona Matthews
October 1, 2023
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Superb chocolate delight!

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Thanks!

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