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Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is an indulgent, gooey dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. Made with a chocolate cake mix combined with instant pudding, eggs, milk, and chocolate chips, it cooks slowly in a crockpot to create a delightful molten center surrounded by rich cake. Easy to prepare and perfect for serving a crowd, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum chocolate satisfaction.

Ingredients

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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

Pour Over

  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crockpot: Grease the crockpot generously with non-stick spray to prevent the cake from sticking during cooking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the chocolate cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix to evenly distribute flavors.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the eggs, whole milk, and vegetable oil into the dry mixture; stir gently until the batter is just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter to retain their shape and create pockets of melted chocolate.
  5. Pour batter into crockpot: Transfer the prepared batter evenly into the greased crockpot, spreading it level for uniform cooking.
  6. Add water on top: Slowly pour the water over the batter surface without stirring to help form the molten lava center as the cake cooks.
  7. Cook the cake: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. The edges should be set while the center remains gooey and molten, indicating it’s ready.

Notes

  • Do not stir once the water is poured over the batter to achieve the signature lava effect.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on your crockpot model; start checking at 2 hours to prevent overcooking.
  • Serve warm alone or with vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast.
  • Use a non-stick spray generously to make serving easier.
  • The semi-sweet chocolate chips add extra gooey pockets of melted chocolate, but can be omitted if preferred.

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