Crockpot Molten Chocolate Cake
This Crockpot Molten Chocolate Cake is rich, gooey, and incredibly easy to make. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, it’s the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers and effortless entertaining.
Servings: 12
Calories: 544kcal
Cost: $10.56 Total Recipe Cost, $0.88 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 3.6 oz box chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 15.2 oz box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 12 oz chocolate chips
Optional Toppings:
- Ice cream
- Hot fudge sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (3.6 oz) box chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups whole milk according to the package directions. Set aside once thickened.
- In another bowl, combine 1 (15.2 oz) box chocolate cake mix, 3 eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and ¼ cup water. Mix until smooth, following the ingredient amounts listed on your cake mix box if they differ.
- Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.
- Pour the prepared cake batter into the slow cooker. Spoon the prepared pudding evenly over the batter, then sprinkle 12 oz chocolate chips over the top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for about 3 hours.
- Scoop the warm cake into bowls. The center will be soft and gooey from the pudding layer.
- Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, hot fudge, or caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Using a slow cooker liner helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
The center will be gooey—this is normal and creates the lava-like texture.
Cooking times may vary, so start checking around 2½ hours. If your cake mix box lists different ingredient amounts, follow those instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg
