Slow Cooker Lave Cake
A foolproof slow cooker lava cake recipe with a rich, gooey chocolate center and soft cake exterior. Perfect for family nights or a hassle-free dessert.
Print Pin Servings: 8
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: 10$
Equipment
- 1 16-quart slow cooker (Preferably nonstick)
- 1 Mixing bowls (Large and medium)
- 1 Whisk (For mixing batter)
- 1 Measuring cups (Dry and liquid)
- 1 Measuring spoons (For precise amounts)
- 1 Cooking spray (To prevent sticking)
- 1 Parchment paper (Optional for easier cleanup)
Ingredients
- 1 box Devil’s food cake mix - Any brand
- 3 Large Eggs - Room temperature
- ½ cup Vegetable oil - Can use melted butter
- 1 ¼ cups Whole milk - Can use dairy-free alternatives
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure not imitation
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips - Can use dark or milk chocolate
The Molten Magic:
- ½ cup Brown sugar - Packed
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar - White sugar
- ¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder - Dutch-process or regular
- 1 ½ cups Strong hot coffee - Or hot water with espresso powder
- 4 tablespoon Salted butter - Melted
Serving Essentials:
- As needed Vanilla ice cream - Optional but recommended
- As needed Fresh berries - Optional
- As needed Mint sprigs - Optional for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly coat slow cooker with cooking spray or line with parchment strips.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, then pour batter into slow cooker and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle sugar-cocoa mixture over the batter; do not stir.
- Gently pour hot coffee around the edges and over the top; do not stir.
- Cover and cook on High for 2-3 hours or Low for 4-5 hours.
- Check doneness; edges should be set, center slightly soft. Turn off heat.
- Let stand for 30 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and optional toppings.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 380kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 56g (19%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 380mg (17%) | Potassium: 210mg (6%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 40g (44%) | Vitamin A: 180IU (4%) | Calcium: 90mg (9%) | Iron: 2.5mg (14%)