Description
Rich Death by Chocolate Cake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. This decadent dessert features layers of rich Devil’s Food cake, velvety chocolate pudding, melty Toll House chocolate chips, and a warm, glossy ganache that drapes over the top. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cake not only pleases your sweet tooth but also impresses guests with its stunning appearance and delightful flavor profile. Easy to make using simple ingredients, it’s a showstopper that guarantees satisfaction at any gathering.
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
- 1 stick salted butter
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 box powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for ganache)
- 3 tbsp milk (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine Devil's Food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding until mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream (or buttermilk), and brewed coffee until well blended.
- Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a plate.
- For the ganache: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Stir in pecan pieces.
- Drizzle warm ganache over the cooled cake and serve with ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing. Don't overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness. Customize by adding different nuts or flavored extracts.