Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of a Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake, a rich and gooey dessert that’s a breeze to make with your trusty crockpot. This molten chocolate cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, satisfying your sweet tooth with its warm, fudgy center and luscious chocolate sauce.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Lightly grease the insert of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Layer and Cook: Spread the batter evenly in the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cocoa powder for the topping. Sprinkle over the batter. Carefully pour hot water over the top. Do not stir.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until set on top but gooey underneath. Let sit uncovered for 15–20 minutes to thicken the lava layer.
- Serve: Spoon warm cake and sauce into bowls. Enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
