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Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake

Irresistible Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake That Melts Hearts

This Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is a gooey dessert that chocolate lovers will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix This convenient ingredient forms the base of the lava cake.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1/3 cup Canola Oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 3 Eggs Essential for structure.
For the Molten Center
  • 1 box Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix Creates the gooey, molten center.
  • 1 cup Milk (for Pudding) Combines with pudding mix.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Adds pockets of gooey goodness.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Crockpot: Generously spray the inner pot with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Combine the chocolate cake mix, whole milk, canola oil, and eggs in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  3. Add to Crockpot: Pour batter evenly into the prepared crockpot.
  4. Mix Pudding: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth and pour over the cake batter.
  5. Layer Pudding & Chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the pudding layer.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on high for approximately 2 1/2 hours, until edges are set and center is gooey.
  7. Serve: Let sit for 10 minutes and serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For even richer flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.

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