Description
There’s something magical about homemade versions of classic snack cakes. They transport us back to school lunches, summer picnics, and Saturday afternoons at grandma’s house.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cakes
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Filling
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup marshmallow creme (Fluff or homemade)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Cakes
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until smooth and thick.
Using a spoon or piping bag, form oval-shaped dollops (~3 inches long) on the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until they spring back when gently pressed. Let cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add marshmallow creme and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Add cream a little at a time until a spreadable consistency is achieved.
3. Assemble the Devil Dogs
Once the cakes are cool, match them into pairs by size. Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cake and top with its pair. Press gently to sandwich them.
4. Serve & Store
Enjoy immediately or chill for 15 minutes for a firmer texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for longer storage.
Notes
Chill the batter slightly before piping for better shape control
Don’t overbake—the cakes should stay soft and cakey, not crisp
Use marshmallow creme—not mini marshmallows—for the right texture
Pipe the filling using a star tip for a bakery-style look
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cakes (24 individual pieces)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Assembly Time: 15 minutes