Description
This Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake layer topped with a luscious, gooey chocolate pudding and melted chocolate chips. It’s effortless to prepare and perfect for a cozy treat, cooked gently in a slow cooker to achieve a warm, molten center that pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pudding Layer
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the chocolate cake mix, 1 1/4 cups milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Batter: Transfer the prepared cake batter into the sprayed slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of milk until smooth and fully blended.
- Add Pudding Layer: Pour the pudding mixture directly over the cake batter in the slow cooker without stirring to create a distinct pudding layer on top.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the pudding layer to add extra chocolate richness.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until the cake is set and the pudding mixture bubbles at the top, indicating it’s hot and molten underneath.
- Serve: Spoon warm portions into bowls and serve immediately. Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast in temperature and texture. Enjoy your decadent slow cooker chocolate lava cake!
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the pudding layer and chocolate chips; this helps create the lava effect.
- Use a slow cooker of at least 6-quart capacity for even cooking.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model; check doneness at 2 hours 15 minutes.
- For an extra indulgent treat, add a sprinkle of sea salt before serving.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
