Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent richness of Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake, a delightful dessert that oozes with gooey chocolate goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 cups hot water
Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Cake Batter: Coat the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until smooth. Pour into the slow cooker.
- Topping: Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the batter in the slow cooker.
- Pour hot water over the top without stirring. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5 hours until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean with some crumbs.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, drizzling the chocolate sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker over the top. Optional: garnish with maraschino cherries.
Notes
- This dessert is best served warm.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the amount of sugar used.
- Experiment with different toppings like nuts or chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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