Description
A decadent and easy-to-make Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake that combines rich chocolate cake mix with instant pudding and melty chocolate chips, slow-cooked to gooey, molten perfection. This recipe requires minimal hands-on time and creates a warm, indulgent dessert perfect for potlucks or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Grease the inside of the crockpot generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking during the long cook time.
- Combine Dry Mixes: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the chocolate cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix until well blended to ensure an even chocolate flavor throughout.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, whole milk, and vegetable oil to the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the batter tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for bursts of melted chocolate throughout the cake.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Pour the prepared batter into the greased crockpot, spreading it evenly.
- Add Water Layer: Slowly pour 1 cup of water over the batter without stirring; this water will create a molten lava layer beneath the cake as it cooks.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. The dessert is done when the edges are set but the center remains gooey and lava-like.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding water; it forms the delicious molten center.
- Cooking time may vary depending on your crockpot model; check at 2 hours to avoid overcooking.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.
- Use a slow cooker liner for even easier cleanup if desired.
