Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with the Rich Death by Chocolate Cake. This decadent dessert features luscious layers of moist Devil’s Food cake, smooth chocolate pudding, and melty Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips, all crowned with a warm ganache that adds an irresistible finish. Whether it’s for birthdays, holidays, or just a special treat, this cake will wow your guests with its rich flavor and luxurious texture. Pair it with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an unforgettable dessert experience that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Devil's Food cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding
- 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 Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips
- For the Ganache: 1 stick salted butter
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 box powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream (or buttermilk), and brewed coffee.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix and stir until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a plate.
- For the ganache, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Mix in pecans.
- Pour warm ganache over the cooled cake and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep your cake light. Test doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center; it should come out clean.