Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of a Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake, a rich and gooey dessert that’s a cinch to make in your crockpot. This indulgent treat features a luscious molten center nestled within a moist chocolate cake, topped with a cascade of melty chocolate chips. Serve it warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly heavenly experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
Toppings:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- nonstick cooking spray
- vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 cup milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth and well combined. Pour the cake batter into the prepared slow cooker.
- Make the Pudding: In another bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and 2 cups milk until thickened. Gently pour the pudding mixture over the cake batter without stirring.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the cake is set on the edges but still gooey in the center.
- Serve: Turn off the slow cooker and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon into bowls and serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, use dark chocolate chips or add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the cake batter.
- Avoid overcooking, as the center should remain molten for the lava effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
