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Slow Cooker Lava Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450
A rich and gooey chocolate lava cake made effortlessly in your slow cooker, perfect for a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

Cake Mix

  • 1 box Devil’s food cake mix (Any brand)
  • 3 large Eggs (Room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil (Can use melted butter)
  • 1.25 cups Whole milk (Can use dairy-free alternatives)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Pure not imitation)
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips (Can use dark or milk chocolate)
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar (Packed)
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (White sugar)
  • 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or regular)
  • 1.5 cups Strong hot coffee (Or hot water with espresso powder)
  • 4 tbsp Salted butter (Melted)
  • as needed Vanilla ice cream (Optional but recommended)
  • as needed Fresh berries (Optional)
  • as needed Mint sprigs (Optional for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray or line with parchment.
  • Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until combined; fold in chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into slow cooker, then sprinkle sugar-cocoa mixture on top without stirring.
  • Gently pour hot coffee over the top; do not stir.
  • Cover and cook on High for 2-3 hours or Low for 4-5 hours; let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and optional toppings for an indulgent treat.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, slow cooker