Easy Chocolate Lava Cake in the Slow Cooker

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this Easy Chocolate Lava Cake made right in your slow cooker! With rich, gooey molten chocolate in every bite, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. Just set it, forget it, and enjoy a warm, decadent treat straight from your slow cooker.

For more decadent chocolate ideas, check these out:

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
• Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Walnuts
• Healthy Chocolate Cherry Cookies
• Chocolate Wacky Cake
• The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

Why Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake?

The great thing about slow-cooker desserts like this is that you get a rich and decadent chocolate cake without needing to keep an eye on the oven. The slow cooking process allows the chocolate to melt into a gooey center, creating the perfect balance between a moist chocolate cake and a flowing chocolate sauce. It’s ideal for when you want to impress with minimal effort.

How to Make Crockpot Lava Cake

Prepare the Slow Cooker Begin by spraying your slow cooker with cooking spray or using a slow cooker liner. This ensures the cake doesn’t stick to the pot. For easier cleanup, you can also line it with parchment paper.

Serving the Decadent Chocolate Cake

Once the slow cooker lava cake is ready, serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with fresh berries for a beautiful presentation. The contrast of the cold ice cream with the warm cake is one of the best ways to enjoy this dessert.

Storing Leftovers

If you have any leftover cake, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The next time you crave it, just reheat in the microwave for 3-4 minutes for that same gooey goodness.

• Experiment with different toppings like fresh fruit, hot fudge, or even a sprinkle of peanut butter chips.
• For a richer flavor, use a dark chocolate cake mix or add some hot water to the mixture for a deeper molten center.
• Try this recipe in a Ninja Foodi or instant pot for quicker results!

For more slow cooker dessert ideas, check this out:

• Crock Pot Lemon Cobbler
• Slow Cooker Lemon Kit Kat Cake

Why You’ll Love This Slow-Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

This crock pot chocolate lava cake recipe is one of the easy recipes that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum satisfaction. The gooey cakes result in a delicious chocolate lava cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Plus, with endless variations and favorite toppings, it’s a great dessert you’ll want to make over and over again.

Next time you’re craving a decadent chocolate dessert, pull out your slow cooker and whip up this crockpot lava cake. Whether you enjoy it on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth from the first bite to the last.

Enjoy your crockpot chocolate lava cake!

Print Recipe

Easy Chocolate Lava Cake in the Slow Cooker

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time3 hours hrs

Total Time3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz box chocolate cake mix
• 3 1/4 cups whole milk divided
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 4 oz instant chocolate pudding mix

Instructions

• Prepare the slow cooker with cooking spray or a slow cooker liner.
• In a mixing bowl, add the cake mix, 1 1/4 cup of milk, oil and eggs, then mix until the cake batter is smooth and without clumps.
• Add the cake batter to the slow cooker.
• In another bowl, mix the pudding mix with the remaining milk and whisk until pudding is without clumps.
• Pour the pudding mix into the slow cooker right in the middle and do not mix.
• Cook on low for 3 hours or until the sides of the cake are spongy.
• Serve the cake making sure to scoop up some of the pudding lava and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.