Do you love crock pot recipes? Then grab that Crock Pot and whip up this fantastic chocolate Crock Pot Lava Cake Recipe. All you need are five simple ingredients!
The crockpot handles all the work, so you can walk away and come back once it is done. It is a rich chocolate cake with a chocolate lava center that is gooey and delicious.
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Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
This lava cake is so easy to make. You dump the ingredients into the slow cooker, place the lid on, and turn it on. Return to a yummy chocolate cake with a ooey gooey filling that is out of this world. This lava cake is easy, foolproof, and great for your family or a crowd.
If you have a sweet tooth, you might enjoy this Twinkie cake recipe, Oreo no-bake cheesecake, or even my famous cinnamon roll apple pie.
Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Slow-cooker desserts are a game changer! They make creating easy desserts a breeze. The slow cooker helps you make dessert with minimal effort as you toss ingredients in and walk away until it is done. Check out these popular slow cooker desserts below.
- Crockpot Peach Dumpcake
- Crockpot Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
- Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake with Salted Caramel
- Crockpot Dump Cakes
Ingredients For Chocolate Lava Cake
- Chocolate Cake Mix: Start with a boxed cake mix to make prep a breeze. No one will even know this is a cake mix dessert.
- Milk: Whole milk is recommended as it will provide the most richness for the cake.
- Oil: The oil creates a lot of moisture in the cake. Canola or vegetable oil works best.
- Eggs: Eggs help to bind everything and create the cake's light and fluffy texture.
- Chocolate Instant Pudding: Chocolate instant pudding mix is the secret to this lava cake. When you scoop out some of the cake, it creates that ooey, gooey chocolate lava.
How to Make Crock Pot Lava Cake Recipe
Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray, or use a liner to prevent a non-stick surface.
Then, grab a mixing bowl and add part of the milk, cake mix, oil, and eggs. Mix until the cake batter is combined and pour the cake batter into the slow cooker.
Then, add the remaining milk and pudding to a new bowl. Mix until combined well and free of clumps.
Pour the pudding mixture into the slow cooker right in the middle. Do not mix the pudding into the cake mix.
Turn the slow cooker on, place the lid, and cook on low for 3 hours. When done, serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or eat plain! Serve this cake straight from the crock pot for the best results. The lava (chocolate sauce) tastes best when it is nice and warm.
Tips for Making Slow Cooker Lava Cake
Tip 1: Grease your slow cooker well. Otherwise, the cake will stick and become a mess when you try to scoop it and remove it.
Tip 2: When you pour the pudding into the crock pot, make sure it is in the center of the cake mix. Then, do not stir it at all, or it will not create that melted lava texture.
Tip 3: Keep the lid on the slow cooker the whole cooking time. Lifting the lid releases the steam and causes your cake to dry out, slowing the cooking process.
FAQS For Crock Pot Lava Cake Recipe
Can I change up the flavor of the boxed cake mix?
Yes, you can change the flavor of this lava cake if you want. Just use whatever flavor of cake mix you would like. Then, you can also swap the flavor of the instant pudding mix to match the cake flavor.
How to store crockpot lava cake?
To store leftovers of your crock pot chocolate lava cake, let it cool to room temperature first. Then, scoop it into an airtight container and pop it in the fridge. It'll stay delicious for about 3-4 days. When you're ready to indulge again, just reheat it in the microwave for a few seconds to get that gooey goodness back.
Can you make lava cake with sugar-free cake mix?
Yes, you can make a crock pot chocolate lava cake using sugar-free cake mix and sugar-free pudding mix! Follow our recipe, substituting regular cake and pudding mixes with their sugar-free counterparts.
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract.
Cake Mix Desserts
A boxed cake mix is a great way to simplify the prep work of making tasty desserts. It makes the perfect base for making special treats, from cobblers to cookies and more sweet treats. Below are a few of my go-to cake mix desserts.
- Vanilla Pudding Cake
- Strawberry Refrigerator Cake
- Blueberry Cobbler Made With Cake Mix
- Peach Cake With Cake Mix
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Crock Pot Lava Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 oz box chocolate cake mix
- 3 ¼ cups whole milk divided
- ½ cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 4 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
Instructions
- Give your slow cooker a light spray with cooking spray or line it with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 ¼ cups of milk, oil, and eggs. Stir until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the cake batter into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pudding mix with the remaining milk until smooth.
- Gently pour the pudding mixture into the center of the slow cooker. It's important not to mix it with the batter to get that perfect lava effect.
- Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for about 3 hours. You'll know it's ready when the cake’s edges are spongy.
- When serving, scoop up some of the pudding lava. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Notes
- Give your slow cooker a good spray, or you'll have a sticky mess.
- Pour that pudding right in the center of the cake mix, and resist the urge to stir.
- Keep that lid snug on your slow cooker! Lifting it can cause your cake to dry up and take forever to cook. Let the steam do its thing!
Please note that the calorie count provided in this recipe is approximate. Actual nutritional content may vary due to ingredient variations and preparation methods.
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