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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Dessert » Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

by Sarah Olson on February 4, 2019 | Updated November 7, 2022 56 Comments

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Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
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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.

chocolate lava cake in a slow cooker with a spoon in it.

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.

cake batter, pudding and chocolate chips, uncooked in a slow cooker.

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!

uncooked batter, pudding and chocolate chips in slow cooker

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
cooked lave cake in a slow cooker with red and white napkin on the side.

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.
scoop of lava cake in a bowl with ice cream.

Sliced strawberries are an excellent garnish for any chocolate recipe! Not only pretty but tastes great too.

chocolate lava cake with chocolate pudding on wooden spoon.

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 Hot Fudge Cake
  • Slow Cooker Fudge
  • Slow Cooker Pineapple Spoon Cake
  • Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
  • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spoon Cake
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Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

4.97 from 55 votes
Three kinds of chocolate in this cake! Chocolate cake, chocolate chips and chocolate pudding.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

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
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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.
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Recipe Notes:

Nutritional Values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet. The values below are for 1/12 of the recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3.7mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Anne says

      December 22, 2022 at 9:42 am

      Can you double the recipe ?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 22, 2022 at 10:30 am

        I don’t recommend doubling cakes in the slow cooker. They tend to burn on the edges and are doughy in the middle.

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      October 8, 2022 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I add Heath bites instead of chocolate morsels. Mmmmmm

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      March 15, 2022 at 4:09 am

      5 stars
      this was great

      Reply
    4. jacquie says

      January 16, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      I made the Slow cooker chocolate Lava cake today for Sunday desert. The cake was very easy and simple to make. The cake itself was very good.

      Reply
    5. Jessica B says

      December 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      Made my third batch today it was a big hit at Thanksgiving. I’m serving with peppermint ice cream.

      Reply
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