Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake is the dessert of my dreams. This dessert is made with three chocolaty layers; chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and chocolate chips.
I started this blog six years ago, and this is my first try at lava cake. Truthfully I was worried that it wouldn’t work out as expected and I would be mad, but it turned out perfect.
I am so happy to share this recipe with you. The cake cooks up around the edges, and the center is just like hot chocolate lava.
I’m always looking for more chocolate desserts to try, as you know, I love trying new recipes. Next week I plan to try this Almond Joy Cake from the Country Cook! It looks just as good as this recipe.
How to make Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake:
Start by spraying a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray. The oval slow cooker is best for this recipe so the cake will cook evenly.
You will need:
- Chocolate fudge cake mix
- Eggs
- Canola Oil
- Brewed Coffee
- instant chocolate pudding mix
- milk
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
I use coffee in place of the water in the cake mix, which made the chocolate look very dark, I loved the coffee in this cake!
How to put together:
- Grease the slow cooker, you will not regret taking the time to do this. Way less sticking if you spray the bottom and sides of the slow cooker with a non-stick spray such as PAM.
- Start by mixing the cake mix, eggs, oil, and coffee; some lumps are okay. Lumps happen with cake mixes, you for sure don’t want to overmix the batter. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker.
- Next, mix the pudding and milk and add on top of the cake batter.
- Sprinkle over the chocolate chips
I cook this cake for 3 hours on high. It may look raw in the middle, but that is the pudding!
How to serve:
- Serve warm right out the slow cooker.
- Turn off the slow cooker. You don’t want to continue cooking this cake; it will burn even on the warm setting.
- Top with ice cream or whipping cream.
Sliced strawberries are an excellent garnish for any chocolate recipe! Not only pretty but tastes great too.
I already have the items to make this cake again for an upcoming party! It’s that good. I hope you give it a try real soon. Have a great week.
Here are more slow cooker dessert recipes like this one:
- Slow Cooker German Chocolate Spoon Cake
- Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
- Slow Cooker Lemon Spoon Cake
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Spoon Cake
- Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spoon Cake
Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger
Ingredients:
For the cake layer:
- 15.25 oz. Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 1/4 cup freshly brewed coffee, let cool down a bit, water can be used here instead if desired
For the pudding layer:
- 3.9 oz. instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
For the third layer:
- 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized bowl add the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Start blending with a hand mixer for a few seconds before adding the coffee. Slowly add the coffee and finish blending. Do not over blend, some lumps are fine.
- In another bowl mix the pudding mix and milk until combined. Let thicken for a few minutes.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the cake batter. Then add the pudding by dropping dollops over the cake mix. Spinkle over the chocolate chips.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
CAN YOU DOUBLE THIS RECEIPE IN A 5 QUART SLOW COOKER
No, it won’t set before the edges burn.
Can I make this with cook & serve pudding?
I have not tried. Though I think after the slow cooker gets hot it would get the pudding to the right consistency.
Only one comment is rather like a review. Others are not commenting after having made the recipe. Where do you find the reviews?
Hi Gloria, this is where you find the reviews. There haven’t been many yet.
Instead of chocolate chips how about caramels? Anyone tried this?
gonna make this today, so exited
I have someone allergic to Eggs can I substitute for Applesauce? If so, how much
Hi Dee, I can’t say without trying. Though you can probably find online how much applesauce to use for eggs in a recipe.
Is there a good substitute to replace the egg in this recipe! Thank You
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
I’m in the UK and I’m having trouble Anglicising some of your ingredients. Any idea what I what get over here for ‘instant pudding’, canola oil , ‘chocolate fudge cake’ and semi-sweet chocolate?
Thanks!
Dumb question, your recipe calls for 3.9 oz package of chocolate pudding. The large box that I have reads 2.1 oz, so I need two boxes which will be 4.2 oz?
Meh. I didn’t care for the consistency of the middle. It seemed more like raw,lumpy batter than pudding. Could just be something wrong with my slow cooker.
Sounds so delicious!! I cannot wait to make this!! Thank you!!
Has anyone doubled this? Need to make it for a church function
Is there any way to get entire cake out of slow cooker to serve/store?
Also, how would you adapt this for baking in oven ?
Thanks!
This is a soupy cake, I don’t think there is any way to get out in one piece. You could try baking the cake the same way the box suggests for a 9×13.
How do you reheat leftovers? This looks so good and I want to make it, but theres no way we can finish this right when its served.
Truthfully, I put a scoop in a bowl and microwave for about 25 seconds.
Can I add peanut butter chips to it? I think it would be great together
Yes! I think that would be great.
Tried this in a much bigger cooker. Came out great. You suggest a 5 Quart. Stupid question, I just don’t want to experiment. I have a 4.5 quart that I can use. Will .5 make a difference?
Think it will do fine. I do recommend an oval shaped slow cooker though.
I am unable to eat milk or dark chocolate but can eat white chocolate. Could this recipe be adapted for use with white chocolate and how would you suggest it be done? Appreciate any help you can give. Thanks.
Use white chocolate cake mix and chips then!
This looks yummy! I am having a friend over for coffee and this would be a great addition. The same night I am having a couple over for dinner and dessert…how well will the lava cake hold up and still be yum?
Do you use instant or cooked pudding mix?
Thank you for pointing that out! Instant. I will add that to the recipe.