Nestlé Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake
Discover the rich, fudgy delight of Nestlé Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake, an irresistibly decadent layered chocolate cake featuring intense cocoa flavors and creamy, silky frosting. Perfect for any celebration or chocolate lover, this moist and fudgy cake is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be gluten-free if gluten-free flour blend is used
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or non-dairy alternative)
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preparing the Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper to ensure the cake releases cleanly after baking.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to remove lumps and create a light, airy base for the batter.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This incorporates air for a beautiful rise.
- Adding Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Incorporating Dry Ingredients and Liquids Alternately: Add the dry ingredient mixture in three parts, alternating with milk and sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overbeating.
- Folding in Chocolate Morsels: Gently fold the Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels into the batter to create pockets of melted chocolate.
- Baking the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with moist crumbs. Allow layers to cool completely.
- Making the Chocolate Frosting: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Beat in softened butter and powdered sugar until the frosting is luscious and spreadable.
- Assembling the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Then place the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting, creating thick, elegant swirls.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients (butter, eggs, dairy) for even mixing and a tender crumb.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep the cake moist and fluffy.
- Choose good quality cocoa powder to enhance chocolate flavor and color.
- Check cake doneness starting at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking and drying out.
- Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent frosting from melting or sliding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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