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You won’t believe how easy it is to make a moist, delicious German Chocolate Cake right in your slow cooker! With minimal prep and no fuss, this cake turns out perfectly rich and tender every time.
Other chocolate cakes we make in the slow cooker are slow cooker lava cake, slow cooker peanut butter chocolate cake and slow cooker s’mores cake.
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The crockpot is a fantastic way to bake a cake, and using a cake mix makes it even simpler! A standard box cake mix is the perfect size for a 6-quart oval crockpot, ensuring your cake bakes up moist and full of flavor.
German chocolate cake is a true classic, offering a unique balance of flavors. While the cake itself has a subtle chocolate taste, the real magic lies in the frosting. There’s nothing quite like the gooey richness of coconut pecan frosting, and store-bought options deliver the same indulgent taste, making this dessert delightfully effortless!
What you Need:
- Cake Mix: I like to use Betty Crocker’s German Chocolate Cake Mix for that classic, rich flavor.
- Standard cake mix ingredients: Follow the instructions on the box for the usual mix-ins—egg, oil, and water. I also add a splash of vanilla to boost the flavor a bit more.
- Coconut Pecan Frosting: This frosting is a game-changer! It has a rich, homemade taste without any artificial aftertaste, making it one of the best canned options of frosting out there.
Variations
- Any chocolate cake mix can be used, but a German chocolate cake mix is preferred.
- Chopped pecans can be added to the cake mix or on top of the coconut pecan frosting.
- Homemade frosting can be used; here is a good recipe I like for homemade coconut pecan frosting.
Step-by-Step Directions
- Mix the cake mix ingredients in a large bowl.
- Spray the slow cooker with non stick spray, pour in the cake mix.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH For 2 hours and 15 minutes. Keep the lid on the entire cooking time and check on cake towards the end of the cooking time through the lid. You will know it is done when the center is no longer jiggly. Remove the stoneware insert onto a cooling rack when the cooking time is done. Let the cake cool for 2 or more hours.
- When the cake is cooled spread over the frosting. Slice and serve!
How to Serve
- This cake is meant to be served at room temperature or cold (not warm).
- The slow cooker german chocolate cake is great as-is or can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, a cake is a perfect example of when a slow cooker liner comes in handy! Once the cake has cooled and been refrigerated, you can simply lift it out by pulling on the liner—making cleanup and serving a breeze.
No, doubling the recipe in the slow cooker won’t allow the cake’s center to cook properly; the edges will likely burn before the middle is fully baked.
More Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
- Slow Cooker Cheesecake
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler
- Slow Cooker Better Than Sex Cake
- Slow Cooker Brownies
- Slow Cooker Birthday Cake
Easy Slow Cooker German Chocolate Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 13.25 oz. Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 15.25 oz. tub coconut pecan frosting, (Betty Crocker)
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl add the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Spray a 6 quart oval slow cooker with non stick spray. Pour in the batter.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH For 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- Keep the lid on the entire cooking time and check on cake towards the end of the cooking time through the lid. You will know it is done when the center is no longer jiggly.
- Remove the stoneware insert onto a cooling rack when the cooking time is done. Let the cake cool for 2 or more hours.
- When the cake is cooled spread over the frosting. Slice and serve!
- Enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
- Any chocolate cake mix can be used, but a German chocolate cake mix is preferred.
Chopped pecans can be added to the cake mix or on top of the coconut pecan frosting. - Homemade frosting can be used; here is a good recipe I like for homemade coconut pecan frosting.
- This cake is meant to be served at room temperature or cold (not warm).
- The slow cooker german chocolate cake is great as-is or can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
