Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake. A rich, gooey cake with a luscious molten chocolate sauce is slow-cooked to perfection and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Perfect for effortless entertaining or family dinners, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups hot water
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth. Pour the batter into the crockpot.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar and additional cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-2.5 hours, until the top looks set but is slightly gooey.
- Turn off the crockpot and let cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Add nuts, espresso powder, or fresh berries for variations.
Use gluten-free flour or plant-based milk for dietary modifications.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 310 kcal
