Description
Indulge in a rich and decadent Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake, a delightful dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make. This recipe delivers a warm, gooey chocolate center that oozes with every spoonful, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Grease and flour the inside of your crock pot, including the lid.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared crock pot.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly soft. Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the crock pot for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- You can add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- If the cake is overcooked, the center will not be gooey. Check frequently towards the end of the cooking time.
- Leftover cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g