Ho Ho Cake
The Ho Ho Cake is made with layers of chocolate cake and cream filling, topped with a chocolate layer.
It is inspired by a popular Hostess snack cake.
The cake is cooled completely before adding the cream and chocolate layers.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 21, 2026Share
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Description
The Ho Ho Cake is made with layers of chocolate cake and cream filling, topped with a chocolate layer.
It is inspired by a popular Hostess snack cake.
The cake is cooled completely before adding the cream and chocolate layers.
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Ingredients 12
1 (9 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1.25 cups milk
1 cup white sugar
0.5 cup margarine
1 cup shortening
0.5 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1.5 teaspoons hot water
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1.75 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
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1
Prepare and bake the cake as directed on the package for a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cool completely.
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2
Combine 5 tablespoons of flour and 1.25 cups of milk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Cool completely. Mix 1 cup of sugar, 0.5 cup of margarine, and 1 cup of shortening. Add the cooled milk mixture and beat well. Spread over the cake. Refrigerate.
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Beat 1 egg in a small bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 3 ounces of melted unsweetened chocolate, 1.5 teaspoons of hot water, 1.75 cups of confectioner's sugar, and 0.5 cup of margarine. Pour over the second layer. Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 18
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 27g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 12mg
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Sodium 245mg
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Total Carbohydrate 37g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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