Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Cake: A Classic You’ll Want to Bake Again and Again
There’s something magical about a dessert that instantly transports you back to childhood — the rich smell of melting chocolate, the warmth of the oven, and that first gooey bite. For decades, Nestlé Toll House has been synonymous with comfort baking, and while their chocolate chip cookies get all the fame, their Toll House Chocolate Cake deserves just as much love.
This cake captures everything we crave in a classic dessert: deep chocolate flavor, a tender crumb, and a luscious glaze that ties it all together. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a birthday, or just a cozy weekend treat, this recipe never disappoints.
🍫 Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Nestlé Toll House if available)
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1 ½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 cup hot brewed coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)
For the Chocolate Glaze:
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1 cup Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp butter
Instructions
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Preheat the oven:
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round pans. -
Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. -
Add wet ingredients:
Beat in eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly pour in the hot coffee while mixing — this gives the batter a rich, velvety texture. The batter will be thin; that’s what makes the cake so moist! -
Bake:
Pour into prepared pan(s) and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before glazing. -
Make the glaze:
In a small saucepan, heat cream and butter until just steaming. Remove from heat, pour over the chocolate chips, and let sit for 2–3 minutes. Whisk until silky smooth. -
Finish it off:
Pour the warm glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides. For an extra indulgent touch, sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts.
Tips for the Perfect Toll House Cake
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Coffee magic: Don’t skip the coffee! It doesn’t make your cake taste like coffee — it simply deepens the chocolate flavor.
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Make it layered: For special occasions, bake it in two pans and stack with chocolate ganache or vanilla buttercream in between.
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Add a Toll House twist: Fold in a handful of chocolate chips into the batter for extra melty pockets of chocolate.
Serving Suggestion
Serve this rich, fudgy cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s even better the next day — the flavors deepen and the texture becomes more tender.
A Slice of Nostalgia
The Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Cake isn’t just a dessert — it’s a piece of baking history. It carries the same cozy, home-baked comfort that made the original Toll House cookie a legend. One bite, and you’ll understand why this recipe has stood the test of time.
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