Nestlé Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the Nestlé Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake, a rich, moist, and fudgy chocolate cake layered with pockets of melty Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips. This easy-to-make dessert offers the ultimate chocolate experience with a tender crumb, intense cocoa flavor, and a perfect balance of sweetness, making it ideal for any occasion.
- Author: Gloria
- 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: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour is used)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for vegan)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
Chocolate
- 2 cups Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line your cake pans with parchment paper to ensure easy removal later.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution of leaveners and chocolate flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, aerating the mixture and enhancing texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time for proper emulsification, then stir in vanilla extract for aroma and depth.
- Alternate Mixing Dry and Wet: Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients to keep the batter smooth and silky.
- Fold in Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chips: Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter to ensure pockets of luscious melted chocolate in every slice.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Frost: Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with rich chocolate ganache or your favorite buttercream.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and even rising.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture.
- Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling for accuracy.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer for proper baking conditions.
- Let the cake cool before frosting to prevent melting and preserve presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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