Nestles House Toll Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients (Serves 10–12)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice, let sit 5 min)
• 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)

Optional Frosting

• 1 ½ cups Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or a 9×13-inch pan).
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Add eggs & vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
5. Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly, then beat into the butter mixture.
6. Combine wet & dry: Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
7. Add hot water/coffee: Slowly stir in the hot water (batter will be thin, that’s okay).
8. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30–35 minutes (round pans) or 40–45 minutes (9×13 pan), until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Optional Chocolate Frosting (Ganache Style)

1. Heat heavy cream until just simmering.
2. Pour over chocolate chips and butter in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes.
3. Stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly, then spread over cooled cake.

Serving Suggestion

Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.