Description
Indulgent Nestle Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake delivers pure chocolate bliss with layers of rich, velvety decadence. Chocolate enthusiasts will dive into this ultimate dessert that promises intense flavor and irresistible sweetness in every heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups Nestle Toll House chocolate chips
- 1 box devils food cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache Icing Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) salted butter
- 1/2 box powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly grease a bundt cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a dry mixture by combining cake mix and chocolate pudding mix in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream, and brewed coffee until the liquid components are thoroughly integrated.
- Gently incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring methodically until a smooth, uniform batter forms. Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly and creating a consistent surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a decorative cake plate to cool completely.
- Craft the rich ganache by melting butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until achieving a silky, glossy consistency.
- Stir pecans into the warm ganache, ensuring even distribution of nuts throughout the sauce.
- Generously drizzle the warm ganache over the cooled cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides and create an indulgent chocolate coating.
- Serve immediately, ideally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an ultimate chocolate experience.
Notes
- Swap sour cream or buttermilk with Greek yogurt for a lighter texture and protein boost.
- Use decaf coffee to reduce caffeine content while maintaining rich chocolate flavor depth.
- Toast pecans before adding to ganache for enhanced nutty complexity and deeper aroma.
- Replace cake mix with gluten-free alternative and check all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 523
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg