Crock-Pot Lava Cake

Name: Crock-Pot Lava Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size); 1-2/3 cups water; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/3 cup canola oil; 2 cups cold 2% milk; 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; Whipped cream, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The slow cooker does most of the work when it comes to making this rich and decadent Crock-Pot lava cake, so you can focus on enjoying it.

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-2/3 cups water
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker.
In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Spoon over cake batter; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out with moist crumbs. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 215 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Everyone who tries this dessert falls in love with it. Using a slow cooker liner makes cleanup a breeze. —Latona Dwyer, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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