Description
This Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent, gooey dessert made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Combining chocolate cake mix, instant pudding, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, it creates a rich, molten center perfect for chocolate lovers. Ideal for gatherings or a comforting treat, this cake cooks slowly to a fudgy, molten texture with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional
- 1 cup water
- Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing crockpot)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Grease the crockpot thoroughly with non-stick spray to prevent the cake from sticking during the long cooking process.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and the instant chocolate pudding mix. This combination enhances the moistness and chocolate flavor of the cake.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, whole milk, and vegetable oil. Stir gently just until all ingredients are combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly without overmixing.
- Transfer Batter to Crockpot: Pour the prepared batter into the greased crockpot, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Add Water: Pour 1 cup of water over the batter carefully without stirring. This step helps create the signature lava-like gooey center as the water combines with the pudding during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on high setting for 2 to 3 hours. The dessert is done when the edges are set and firm, but the center remains soft and gooey.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; start checking at around 2 hours to prevent overcooking.
- Do not stir after adding water to preserve the lava cake effect.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
- Ensure the crockpot is well greased to facilitate easier serving and cleanup.
- Using whole milk and vegetable oil contributes to the moist texture; substituting may alter results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
