Description

Looking for an unforgettable dessert that’ll wow every chocolate lover at the table? This Nestle’s House Toll Death by Chocolate Cake is the ultimate indulgence—a rich, moist chocolate cake layered with a silky ganache and crowned with bold chunks of Nestlé Toll House chocolate. Whether you’re on the hunt for easy dessert ideas, a quick cake recipe, or a showstopping chocolate treat, this one’s for you. It’s perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or when you’re simply craving an over-the-top chocolate fix. With every bite, you’ll experience a harmonious mix of smooth, melty ganache and satisfying chocolate chunks—pure bliss.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup hot brewed coffee

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Nestlé Toll House preferred)

For the Ganache:

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Topping:

1 to 1½ cups Nestlé Toll House chocolate chunks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch square cake pan.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with buttermilk.
Stir in hot coffee, then fold in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Heat cream for ganache, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Pour ganache over cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Top with chocolate chunks and gently press them into the ganache.
Let set at room temp or chill for 30 minutes.