Description
This Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich, gooey dessert that combines the convenience of slow cooking with the decadence of a molten chocolate cake. Prepared easily with chocolate cake mix and instant pudding, it features a luscious chocolate center that oozes when served, making it perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Grease the crockpot thoroughly with non-stick spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, whole milk, and vegetable oil into the bowl. Stir until the ingredients are just combined, ensuring not to overmix to maintain cake tenderness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased crockpot, spreading it evenly.
- Add Water: Carefully pour 1 cup of water over the batter without stirring, which will create the lava-like texture as it cooks.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours. The edges should be set, and the center should remain gooey when done.
Notes
- Do not stir after pouring water on top; this helps form the lava center.
- Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker model; start checking at 2 hours.
- Serve warm for the best molten texture.
- To add extra flavor, consider topping with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Make sure to grease the crockpot well to facilitate easy serving and clean-up.
