Description
Indulge in a decadent and gooey Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake that is a breeze to make. This rich dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream, with a warm, molten center that pairs perfectly with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Pudding Layer:
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 ounces)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Crockpot: Spray the inside of a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Cake: In a large bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Pour the batter into the crockpot.
- Create Pudding Layer: In another bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour over the cake batter without stirring. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours until set around edges but gooey in the center. Let sit for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chocolate fudge cake mix and dark chocolate chips.
- Do not overcook; the center should be soft and molten.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cake
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
