Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in the luxurious Nestlé Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake, a dessert that elevates any occasion with its rich, velvety chocolate flavor. This decadent cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat after dinner. With layers of moist cake and a gooey ganache topping, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true. The best part? It’s easy to make, ensuring even beginner bakers can achieve impressive results. Customize it with your choice of nuts or additional flavors to create a personalized version that will delight your guests. Prepare to be enchanted by every slice!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 2 cups Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix and pudding mix.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream (or buttermilk), and cooled coffee until smooth.
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the ganache topping, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; whisk in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Pour warm ganache over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg