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Death by Chocolate Cake Easy Family Dessert Recipe

Nestle Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake

This Death by Chocolate Cake is the ultimate indulgence — rich, moist Devil’s Food cake layered with chocolate pudding, studded with Nestle Toll House chocolate chips, and topped with a velvety cocoa ganache icing. Perfect for serious chocolate lovers!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Chocolate Lover’s Recipes
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix
  • 1 box (3.9 oz) Instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 5 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Sour cream or buttermilk
  • 0.75 cup Brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 cups Nestle Toll House chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup Salted butter 1 stick
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar about 1/2 box
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 0.5 cup Pecan pieces

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt or 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2. Prepare cake batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, vanilla, oil, sour cream (or buttermilk), and coffee. Beat until smooth, then fold in chocolate chips.
  3. 3. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. 4. Make ganache icing: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from heat, then stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until glossy and pourable.
  5. 5. Glaze the cake: Pour the warm ganache over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides. Sprinkle with pecan pieces.
  6. 6. Serve: Let the icing set slightly before slicing. Enjoy rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate bliss!

Notes

For an extra decadent touch, serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle of caramel sauce. This cake stays moist for days — perfect for make-ahead desserts!