Description
This Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base topped with a gooey, fudgy lava sauce. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this cake combines the convenience of crock pot cooking with the decadent flavors of homemade chocolate cake and fudge sauce, perfect for serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
Fudge Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ¼ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Grease the insert of a large (5 to 7-quart) crock pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Make the Chocolate Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the 2% milk, melted salted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined. Spread the batter evenly in the bottom of the greased crock pot insert.
- Prepare the Fudge Sauce Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, packed light brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly mixed.
- Assemble and Cook: Sprinkle the sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the cake batter in the crock pot. Carefully pour the boiling water evenly over the top of the sugar mixture. Do not stir the mixture. Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on high heat for 2 to 2 ½ hours, or on low heat for 3 ½ to 4 hours, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off the crock pot and remove the lid. Allow the cake to sit for 15 minutes to cool slightly and thicken the lava sauce. Serve the cake warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Enjoy your delicious crock pot chocolate lava cake!
Notes
- Do not stir after pouring boiling water on top; this preserves the lava cake texture.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean.
- Use a large crock pot (5 to 7 quarts) for even cooking and enough space.
- Serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream enhances the dessert experience.
- Allowing the cake to rest after cooking helps set the lava sauce properly.
