Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake: Decadent Dessert Made Easy

Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is a magical dessert that’s easy to prepare, featuring a gooey molten center perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 2 55

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter

1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Forms a sweet and structured base.
1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond milk.
1/2 cup Canola Oil Can use vegetable oil as a substitute.
2 large Eggs Can replace with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for vegan option.

For the Lava Center

1 box Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix Experiment with other pudding flavors.
1 cup Milk Dairy-free milk works great if allergies are a concern.
1 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or dark varieties are ideal.

Equipment

Crockpot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of your 5-6 quart crockpot with non-stick spray.
Mix the Cake Batter: Combine chocolate cake mix, whole milk, canola oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
Pour Batter: Pour the cake batter into the greased crockpot and spread evenly.
Prepare Pudding: Mix chocolate pudding mix with milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
Add Pudding & Chips: Pour pudding over cake batter and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Cook: Cover crockpot and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours, check that edges are set and center is gooey.
Serve: Let cool for a few minutes, serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave in 30-second increments until warm.

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