Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
Slow cooker chocolate lava cake made easy. Gooey, rich, and topped with vanilla ice cream—this hands-free dessert melts hearts.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Large mixing bowl (for cake batter)
- Medium mixing bowl (for pudding)
- Whisk (for mixing batter and pudding)
- Spatula (for spreading batter)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Scooper or large spoon (for serving)
- Bowls or dessert plates (for serving)
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 2/3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 package 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk for pudding
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, 1 2/3 cups milk, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the cake batter evenly into the greased slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently pour the pudding mixture over the cake batter—do not stir.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the edges are set but the center is still gooey.
- Turn off the slow cooker and let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Scoop the warm cake into bowls, top with vanilla ice cream, and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Enjoy immediately for that molten fudge lava effect!
