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Easy Slow Cooker German Chocolate Cake

Slow Cooker German Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist dessert that brings together layers of chocolate cake and a gooey coconut-pecan filling. This crockpot version simplifies the baking process, making it easy to enjoy a classic treat with minimal effort.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

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)
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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!

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg

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