Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake - Warm, gooey chocolate cake made right in your crock pot with a thick fudge sauce to spoon over the top!
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You guys, it's not often I use my crock pot to make desserts, but today, well today is different. This Crock Pot Chocolate Lave Cake is the one dessert I don't use anything BUT my crock pot for. It's a perfect recipe choice for the holidays because you literally just let this cake bake for two hours while you're running through the house getting the final details taken care of before your guests arrive. And when it's done . . .you have 30 minutes more just to let it sit and cool a bit before digging in. Perfect.
My Type-A personality prefers everything is ready to go before the door bell starts to ring, so recipes such as this one I hold very near and dear to my heart. Let me quickly run through how to start this cake.
After you make the batter and place it into the crock pot, you sprinkle on some chocolate chips and then carefully pour a delicious brown sugar and cocoa mixture over the top of the chocolate chips. It's THAT easy.
Let's just talk a little bit about how I like to serve this dessert up, while we wait on that crock pot. 😉 When I'm entertaining there are two things I'm not interested in. . .serving food that people can't eat while mingling (unless I'm serving a sit-down dinner) and being stuck with a boatload of dirty dishes after the party.
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Chinet® just makes entertaining easy and allows me to spend time with family and friends during the holidays rather than washing a bunch of sticky, fudge-filled dishes. I just scoop the cake right into the cups, drizzle over some of the fudge and top with a scoop of ice cream. Wallah! Guests have their own little dessert they can carry with them and just throw the cup away when they're done.
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Okay, so back to this decadent dessert. You know what else I love about putting this dessert into a cup? While it looks beautiful on the plate with the melted ice cream around it, it's really not that practical for a party.
When you put it in a Chinet® Cut Crystal® tumbler you can watch all of that delicious ice cream melt and pour over the sides of the fudgy cake. That's even more beautiful, if you ask me.
And all of that melted ice cream that made its way to the bottom of your cup? You can drink that. Yes you can. . .and you're welcome.
Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons baking cocoa (divided)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- Vanilla ice cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons baking cocoa, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the milk, oil and vanilla until well-combined.
- Spread the batter in the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- In another bowl, mix the brown sugar and remaining ¼ cup cocoa.
- Stir in the warm water until smooth and pour slowly and gently over the chocolate chips.
- Cook on high for 2 hours.
- Turn off, unplug and remove the lid from the crock pot.
- Allow the cake to stand uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Spoon warm cake into cups, spoon sauce from the bottom of the crock pot over the cake and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure Even Cooking: To ensure even cooking and prevent burning, it's important to spread the batter evenly in the crock pot. Use a spatula to smooth out the batter and distribute it evenly across the bottom of the crock pot. This helps the cake cook uniformly and prevents any dry or overcooked spots.
- Be Mindful of Moisture Levels: The sauce for the lava cake is created by mixing warm water with brown sugar and cocoa powder. It's essential to pour this mixture slowly and gently over the chocolate chips to avoid disturbing the batter and creating uneven layers. Pouring the mixture slowly ensures that it evenly distributes over the chocolate chips and creates a deliciously gooey sauce.
- Allow for Resting Time: After the cooking time is complete, it's crucial to allow the cake to stand uncovered in the crock pot for 30 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the cake to set slightly and allows excess moisture to evaporate, resulting in a firmer texture and better presentation when serving. Additionally, spooning warm cake into cups ensures that the lava cake maintains its gooey, molten center when served with vanilla ice cream on top.
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joannerambling
Looks and sounds yummy
Sara
It really is, Joanne! Thanks!
Serene @ House of Yumm
Love how easy this is! Plus such an easy clean up serving in those perfect cups too! Such a great idea for holiday get togethers 🙂
Sara
Thank you, Serene! Yes, the quicker the clean-up, the better!
Mary
What size crockpot?
Sara
6-7 Quart.
Abby
Hi,
I was wondering ... is there a way to make more of the sauce to pour over the cake ?? I know a few people will definitely want that.
Thanks for any help and advise you can give me