Nestle Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake
This rich and decadent Nestle Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake combines Devil's Food cake, chocolate pudding, coffee, and plenty of chocolate chips for an ultra-moist bundt cake. Finished with a homemade chocolate pecan icing, it's the ultimate dessert for serious chocolate lovers.
Equipment
- bundt cake pan
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- small saucepan
- rubber spatula
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
- 2 cups Nestle Toll House chocolate chips
- 1 stick salted butter
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt cake pan generously with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix until evenly blended.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream (or buttermilk), and brewed coffee. Mix until smooth without overmixing.
- Gently fold in the Nestle Toll House chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the cocoa powder and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring until glossy. Fold in the pecan pieces.
- Pour the warm chocolate icing over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or warm individual slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving.
Notes
For an extra indulgent treat, serve each slice with a drizzle of warm caramel sauce. The cake is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream or reheated in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving.