Making Nestle’s Toll House Death by Chocolate Cake is easier than you might think. Follow these steps for a delightful outcome:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
4. Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra chocolate kick.
7. Pour Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 15 minutes. Then, gently remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Frost and Assemble: Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the sides and top.
11. Garnish: For a final decorative touch, sprinkle chocolate shavings or sprinkles on top before serving.

By following these steps, you’ll create a stunning and delicious cake sure to impress any chocolate lover!