Death by Chocolate Cake
A moist, rich chocolate cake that is a choco-lover’s dream, perfect for celebrations and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box Devil's Food cake mix A rich base that ensures a moist cake.
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding Adds extra chocolate flavor and creaminess.
- 5 large eggs Provide structure and help bind the ingredients together.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist and tender.
- 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk Adds richness and depth of flavor.
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee Intensifies the chocolate taste without being noticeable.
- 2 cups Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips For that extra gooey, chocolatey goodness.
For the ganache
- 1 stick salted butter A key ingredient for a silky ganache.
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder Deepens the chocolate flavor in the ganache.
- 1/2 box powdered sugar Sweetens the ganache to perfection.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the sweetness of the ganache.
- 3 tbsp milk Helps achieve a creamy ganache consistency.
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces For a crunchy texture to contrast with the soft cake.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix.
- Add in the five eggs, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream or buttermilk, and brewed coffee. Mix well until smooth.
- Gently fold in the Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Making the ganache
- While the cake cools, melt the salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over cooled cake and sprinkle with pecan pieces.
- Allow ganache to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For an extra moist cake, consider adding an additional egg or substituting one of the eggs with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce. Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for variations.