Description
Indulgent Nestle Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake promises pure chocolate bliss with layers of rich, velvety decadence. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each forkful of this sinful dessert that melts hearts and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box devils food cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups Nestle Toll House chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
Liquid and Oil Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coat a bundt pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine the Devils Food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously blend eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream, and brewed coffee until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender crumb. Delicately fold in chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the decadent batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick emerges pristine when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate, preserving its elegant bundt shape.
- Craft the ganache by melting butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Whisk in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until achieving a glossy, smooth texture. Fold in pecan pieces for added crunch.
- Lavishly drizzle the warm ganache over the cake, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional chocolate chips across the surface for extra indulgence. Serve while warm, ideally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips to elevate the cake’s rich chocolate flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Substitute buttermilk with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter cake if sour cream isn’t available.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix and check pudding mix ingredients carefully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg