Description
Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is a gooey, indulgent dessert made in the slow cooker, featuring a soft chocolate cake on top and a molten chocolate sauce underneath. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Instructions
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the greased crockpot.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Cover and cook on high for 2–2½ hours, until the cake is set but gooey sauce remains underneath.
- Serve warm straight from the crockpot with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- A 6-quart slow cooker works best for this recipe.
- Cooking on low takes about 4 hours instead of 2–2½ on high.
- Don’t overcook or you’ll lose the gooey lava texture.
- Add espresso powder, nuts, or flavored extracts for variations.
- Top with ice cream, caramel, or berries for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
