Rich Death by Chocolate Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cake
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1 box Devil's Food cake mix
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1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding
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5 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
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3/4 cup brewed coffee
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2 cups Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips
→ For the Ganache Icing
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1 stick salted butter
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1/2 box powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 tbsp milk
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1/2 cup pecan pieces
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt cake pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and chocolate pudding mix.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream (or buttermilk), and brewed coffee.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into the bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cake plate.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in cocoa, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Add pecans.
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Pour ganache over the cake while still warm. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
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If you prefer a nut-free version, simply omit the pecan pieces.
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Be sure to cool the cake for at least 10 minutes before transferring it to the plate to prevent it from breaking.