Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake recipe. Rich, gooey, and incredibly easy to make, this dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Topping:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker: Coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill the slow cooker: Pour the batter into the greased slow cooker and spread evenly.
- Add the topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
- Add hot water: Slowly pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the cake is set on top.
- Rest and serve: Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake sit uncovered for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
