Crockpot Lava Cake (Rich, Gooey & Impossible to Resist)

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make crockpot lava cake — chocolate cake + dry pudding + boiling water = molten center. 2.5 hr hands-off.

Ingredients List

• 1 box chocolate cake mix + 3 eggs + 1/2 cup oil + 1 cup milk + 1 tsp vanilla + 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding (dry) + 1.5 cups boiling water + 1/2 cup coffee + 1 tbsp cocoa
• Vanilla ice cream + powdered sugar + raspberries + flaky salt

Timing

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Prep 10. Cook 2 hr high (or 4 hr low). Rest 20. Total 2.5 hr.

Step 1 — Spray + Heat Crockpot

Generous spray or liner. Turn to high.

Step 2 — Cake Batter

Whisk cake mix + eggs + oil + milk + vanilla. Add 3/4 cup chips. Pour in.

Step 3 — Dry Pudding Layer

Whisk pudding + cocoa. Sprinkle on top. NO STIR.

Step 4 — Boiling Water

Pour over pudding evenly. NO STIR.

Step 5 — Cook Covered 2 Hr HighTop set + springy + edges pull.

Step 6 — Rest 20 Min + Serve

Sprinkle 1/4 cup chips. Scoop warm. Ice cream, sugar, raspberries.

Nutritional Information

• Calories 440 | Protein 5g | Fat 20g | Carbs 62g | Sugar 40g

Healthier Alternatives

Sugar-free mix + pudding. Applesauce. Almond milk. Berries. Dark chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

Vanilla ice cream, raspberries, caramel, salt flakes. Espresso, cabernet, chocolate stout.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Stirring layers
• Cook-and-serve pudding
• Lifting lid early
• Overcooking
• No spray

Storing Tips

4 days fridge. Microwave 30–45 sec. No freeze. Pre-measure dry mix in jar 1 mo.

Conclusion

That’s how to make crockpot lava cake. Comment your topping combo, share a photo, subscribe.

FAQs

Pudding type? Instant only.

Oven? 350°F 30–35 min.

Done? Set + springy + edges pull.

No coffee? Skip OK.

GF? GF cake mix.

Double? Need 7+ qt slow cooker.

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