If you’re craving the ultimate chocolate indulgence, this Nestlé Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake is the dessert of your dreams. Rich, moist, and loaded with layers of chocolate flavor, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want to wow your family with a decadent treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 pkg (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Whipped cream or chocolate ganache, for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven – Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan or 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Batter – In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, milk, eggs, oil, and sour cream. Beat until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Bake – Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Top – Let cake cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Drizzle with chocolate ganache or serve with whipped cream.
- Serve – Slice and enjoy warm or chilled.
This Death by Chocolate Cake recipe is rich, fudgy, and absolutely irresistible. The addition of Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips makes every bite melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

