A Decadent Treat Without the Fuss
If there’s one dessert that screams love and indulgence, it’s chocolate lava cake. And the best part? You don’t need fancy baking skills to make this one! This slow cooker version is completely hands-off, leaving you free to enjoy your evening while your dessert bakes to perfection.
This cake is rich, fudgy, and irresistibly gooey, with a warm molten chocolate center. Top it with ice cream, fresh berries, or even a drizzle of caramel for an extra special treat. Whether you're making it for a romantic dinner, a Galentine’s gathering, or just a night of self-care, this is one dessert everyone will love.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cake Topping:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 cups hot water
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries optional
Instructions:
To Make the Cake Batter:
1️⃣ Coat a slow cooker with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
5️⃣ Pour the batter into the bottom of the slow cooker.
To Make the Topping:
6️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until evenly combined.
7️⃣ Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter in the slow cooker.
8️⃣ Pour the hot water over the top, but DO NOT STIR!
To Cook:
9️⃣ Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 5 hours, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean with a few crumbs attached.
🔟 Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, spooning the chocolate sauce from the bottom over the top. Garnish with cherries if desired!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
🍫 Easy & Effortless – No oven required, just mix, pour, and cook!
🍫 Rich & Indulgent – Like a molten lava cake, but even better!
🍫 Perfect for Valentine’s Day, cozy nights, or special occasions.
💖 Ready to dig in? Get the full printable recipe here!
