Description
This Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make. It features a moist chocolate cake base with a molten, gooey chocolate filling, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet escape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Canola Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 box Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
- 1 cup Additional Milk
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Prepare your crockpot by spraying the inside with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, whole milk, canola oil, and eggs. Stir until the batter is smooth and well-blended.
- Spread the cake batter evenly across the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate instant pudding mix and additional milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Carefully pour the pudding mixture over the cake batter and spread gently.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the pudding layer.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2 ½ hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
- Once cooked, let the Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of elegance.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg