Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake, a rich and gooey dessert that’s a breeze to make. With a fudgy cake layer on top and a luscious chocolate sauce below, this treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate milk, oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Combine Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Layer Batter: Pour the batter into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare Chocolate Sauce: Dissolve brown sugar in hot water in a separate bowl, then pour over the cake batter without stirring.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the cake is set and a gooey sauce forms underneath.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off the slow cooker, let it sit for 15 minutes, then serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips or a hint of espresso in the batter.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
