Description
This Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert that features a rich chocolate cake base topped with a luscious, bubbling chocolate pudding layer. Prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, it offers warm, gooey chocolate goodness perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
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 mix
- 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 ensure the cake doesn’t stick during cooking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, beat together the chocolate cake mix, 1 1/4 cups milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Batter Into Slow Cooker: Transfer the prepared cake batter evenly into the sprayed slow cooker insert.
- Make Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups milk until smooth and fully blended.
- Add Pudding Layer: Gently pour the pudding mixture over the cake batter in the slow cooker, taking care not to stir or mix layers together.
- Top with Chocolate Chips: Evenly sprinkle the 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the pudding layer for extra chocolate richness.
- Cook the Cake: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until the cake layer is set and the pudding layer is bubbling at the top.
- Serve: Spoon the warm lava cake into bowls and serve immediately. Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be careful not to stir after adding the pudding mixture to maintain the distinct layers of cake and pudding.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the slow cooker model; start checking for doneness around 2 hours.
- For best results, use a 6-quart slow cooker to allow even cooking and prevent overflow.
- Serve warm to experience the gooey lava cake texture; leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
- Optional garnish: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream adds a creamy contrast to the rich chocolate flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
