Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe: easy step to make

The Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe is very famous. This recipe is made with Chocolate and Butter for the Cake. I found this recipe on the back of a Nestle chocolate bar wrapper in my grandmaโ€™s pantry.

Cakes are not just for dessert anymore. A lot of people have been switching to eating Cake for breakfast. If youโ€™re one of these people who likes to start their day with a slice of Cake, this recipe is perfect!

This Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe was found on the back of a Nestle chocolate bar wrapper in my grandmaโ€™s pantry, and I think itโ€™s going to be one that I use repeatedly.

What is Nestle Chocolate Cake?

A Nestlรฉ chocolate cake is a type of Cake that originated in Switzerland. The most common kind is a dark, rich chocolate cake with a glossy sheen and dense, moist texture which can be baked or microwaved.

The Nestlรฉ brand of chocolate cake was originally introduced by the Swiss company Nestlรฉ in the middle of the 20th century. The recipe is a two-layer chocolate sponge cake with a warm chocolate fudge filling.

nestle chocolate cake recipe
nestle chocolate cake recipe

How to make What is Nestle Chocolate Cake?

  • Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredient:

  • 1 (1.41 ounce) Nestlรฉ Dark Gourmet Chocolate Bar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (you can also use melted butter or margarine instead)

Description:

Step 1.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans; set aside.

Step 2.

Break up the chocolate bar into pieces, and place in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the water; cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in the baking powder until dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Add the sugar; beat on medium speed until thick and no longer grainy, about 4 minutes.

Beat the chocolate mixture, then stir in the flour at low speed (do not over-mix). Pour batter into prepared cake pans; place in bottom third of oven; bake 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 4.

Cool for 10 minutes in pans on wire racks; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Ice with Chocolate Fudge Frosting as desired.

Note:

  • This recipe is adapted from one in โ€œThe Nestlรฉ Book of Chocolate,โ€ published by Nestlรฉ, Switzerland.
  • If you are looking for a chocolate cake recipe without this Nestle chocolate bar, try this Betty Crocker Chocolate Cake Recipe. If you want to learn how to make Nestle chocolate cake, check out Harry Potterโ€™s Chocolate Cake Recipe.

Nutrition facts of Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe

Servings: 4

NutritionAmount
Caloriesย 420
Fatย 21 g
Saturated Fatย 10 g
Trans Fatย 0 g
Cholesterolย 75 mg
Sodiumย 160 mg
Carbohydrateย 61 g
Fibreย 2 g
Sugarsย 46 g
Nutrition facts of Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe
Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe with Nestlรฉ Sweetened Condensed Milk

Serving ideas for Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe

  1. Nestle chocolate cake is best served with vanilla ice cream or a hot tea such as Nestle Fairtrade Tea.
  2. You can also serve this Cake for brunch, along with other pastries and desserts.
  3. You can use this recipe to make pumpkin cake or muffins by substituting water for milk and using butter instead of vegetable oil. The only thing you need to change is the frosting which you will have to substitute for the pumpkin or cinnamon frosting, depending on which one you want to use.
  4. You can also use this Nestle chocolate cake recipe as a base for cupcakes by cutting the larger Cake in half and baking two cupcake-sized cake parts.
  5. Another idea is to alternate the pumpkin and chocolate frosting to make the nestle chocolate cake even more decadent.
  6. Store leftover nestles chocolate cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap each portion of food separately in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag. To thaw, let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Nestle chocolate cake is also a great dessert for kidsโ€™ parties and other functions where you want to serve something fancy but not too rich.

Bottom line

Nestle chocolate cake is a popular dessert that can be baked or microwaved. If you want to learn how to make Nestle chocolate cake, check out Harry Potterโ€™s Chocolate Cake Recipe.

For more dessert recipes like Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe, you may also want to check out Tasteful Vegan Pinata Cake Recipe, Charmed Pumpkin Pie Recipe, and New Yearโ€™s Day Cake Recipe.

If you are interested in making this Nestle chocolate cake recipe for your family and friends, click on the photo below to get my free Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe printable recipe card.ย  Sign up by email to be notified of new recipes in the box below.

FAQ

What is the best way to make Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe?

You can make this Nestle chocolate cake recipe in 2 ways: baking it or microwaving it. If you want to bake this Cake, follow steps 3 and 4 of the recipe above. If youโ€™re going to microwave this Cake, follow steps 3, 4, and 5 of the recipe above.ย 

Is Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe healthy?

This Nestle chocolate cake recipe is unhealthy because of the large amount of sugar and butter used in the cakes. It does not mean you should never eat chocolate cake because itโ€™s not good for you. Itโ€™s best eaten once in a while. Try my Healthy Chocolate Cake Recipe or Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe for healthier alternatives.ย 

What is the difference between Nestle Dark Chocolate and Nestle Milk Chocolate?

Nestle dark chocolate bars are 100% cocoa and full of antioxidants, while Nestle milk chocolate bars have less cocoa (typically around 10%) and contain more sugar, which gives them their milky taste. Both types of chocolate have the same cocoa content and are sweetened with sugar.ย 

What is the best way to store Nestle Chocolate Cake Recipe?

All my frosting recipes can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.ย 

Which kind of Nestle chocolate bar is used in this recipe?

The best chocolate for baking is usually called โ€œbittersweetโ€ chocolate, which contains between 50% and 63% cocoa mass. Nestle chocolate bars are made with equal amounts of milk and dark chocolate.