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Death by Chocolate Cake

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A decadent treat that promises to envelop your senses in a rich, velvety embrace with layers of moist chocolate cake complemented by a luscious ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the Devil’s Food cake mix and the instant chocolate pudding mix.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream or buttermilk, and brewed coffee; mix until smooth.
  5. Fold in the Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For the ganache, melt the salted butter, then stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  8. Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.

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