Indulge in this decadent, gooey Crock-Pot Chocolate Lava Cake. An easy slow cooker dessert the whole family will love! Best served warm with ice cream.
The Ultimate Crock-Pot Chocolate Lava Cake: A Decadent Treat
If you are craving a dessert that feels fancy but requires almost zero effort, you have found it. This Crock-Pot Chocolate Lava Cake is the definition of a decadent, gooey dessert that the whole family will love. It is rich, chocolatey, and features that irresistible molten center that makes every bite feel like a special occasion.
The best part? Your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. While the cake bakes, the pudding and chocolate chips transform into a luscious, gooey sauce that pools at the bottom and center, creating the perfect “lava” effect. It is pure comfort in a bowl!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Minimal Prep: Simply whisk your cake batter and pudding, layer them in the crock, and let it cook.
- Crowd-Pleasing: Whether you are hosting a party or just need a sweet weekend treat, this cake is always a massive hit.
- The Perfect Finish: To take this dessert truly over the top, make sure to serve it warm with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. The contrast between the hot, gooey chocolate and the cold, creamy ice cream is absolutely divine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! While Devil’s Food provides that intense, dark chocolate profile, you can swap it for a standard chocolate fudge mix if that is what you have on hand. It will still turn out perfectly delicious.
Yes, it is crucial that you do not mix the two batters once they are in the slow cooker! Leaving them as distinct layers is what allows the “lava” texture to form correctly during the cooking process.
The best way to test is by inserting a knife into the center. You want the knife to come out clean of raw batter, but don’t worry if there is a little bit of pudding on it—that just means the center is nice and gooey!
You certainly can. If your family prefers a sweeter, milder chocolate flavor, feel free to use milk chocolate morsels. Keep in mind that it will make the final dessert significantly sweeter, which pairs beautifully with a slightly bitter dark roast coffee or plain vanilla ice cream.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Lava Cake
- The “Flip” Technique: Since you are flipping the contents onto a plate, make sure you use a plate with a slightly raised lip or edge. This will help catch the extra sauce and molten chocolate that spills out, keeping your counter clean and ensuring every bit of goodness stays on the plate.
- Handle with Care: Remember that when you flip the crock-pot, there will be a burst of steam. Wear oven mitts and move carefully to avoid any steam burns.
- Serve Immediately: This dessert is best enjoyed warm. The “lava” is at its best when the cake has cooled just enough to handle but is still hot from the slow cooker.
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Crock-Pot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 3 Quart Crock-Pot or up to 6 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 Box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
- 3 Large Eggs
- ⅓ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 ⅔ Cups Water
- 3.9 Ounces Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs and water.1 Box Devil’s Food Cake Mix –3 Large Eggs –⅓ Cup Vegetable Oil –1 ⅔ Cups Water
- Mix well with a hand mixer.
- In medium mixing bowl, mix pudding mix and milk.3.9 Ounces Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix –2 Cups Milk
- In a 3 to 6 quart slow cooker, add the chocolate cake batter.
- Then add the pudding mix batter. (DO NOT mix these)
- Next add the 2 cups of Chocolate morsels to the center of the mixture.2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- The cake is done when a knife comes out clean from the center. You will have some pudding on this but you will also have solid cake mix.
- Place a large plate with a lip or edge over the top of the crock-pot.
- Flip the crock-pot over and empty the contents on the plate.
- Be careful as the mixture is hot and steam will be forced out.
- Let slightly cool and serve.
You don’t get more molten than this! Nice work 😀
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