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Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
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Indulgent Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake for Ultimate Comfort

Savor the deliciously warm and gooey Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Keyword Chocolate Lava Cake, comfort food, Dessert, Easy Dessert, Indulgent Cake, Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Can substitute with almond or coconut milk.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Topping

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Sprinkle on top before cooking.
  • 1 2 Hot Water Layer over the batter for the lava effect.

Instructions

How to Make Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

  • Prepare the Crockpot: Grease the inside of your crockpot with nonstick spray or butter.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: Add milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture and stir gently.
  • Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the greased crockpot, spreading it evenly.
  • Prepare Topping: Mix together brown sugar and cocoa powder, then sprinkle over the batter.
  • Add Water: Pour hot water over the back of a spoon onto the layered mixture.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours until the top is set but the center is gooey.
  • Cool: Let the cake rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.