Enjoy some outrageous molten goodness when you make this crockpot chocolate Lava Cake Recipe! Ribbons of gooey hot fudge make this chocolate pudding cake pretty much irresistible! Top it off with whip cream or vanilla ice cream, and you’re in for an eruption of flavor! Yep… pun intended!
Lava Cake Recipe
If you’re a Choc-o-holic, and proud to admit it, get ready for the dessert recipe of the decade: Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake!
Elenia writes: "It was DELICIOUS a chocolate lover's dream"
So… have you seen those dreamy chocolate molten lava cakes on the menu at your favorite restaurant?
Well, they’re actually really easy to recreate at home in your slow cooker!
It’s the perfect ending to any day, as simple as can be, and the end-result couldn’t be sweeter!
Surprise your family with this delicious chocolate pudding cake this week!
My kids made sure it vanished in no time!
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So are you ready for another delicious Slow Cooker Dessert Recipe?
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Chocolate Lava Cake Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake!
- Fudge Cake Mix
- Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
- Eggs
- Sour Cream
- Avocado Oil, Canola Oil, or Vegetable Oil – Melted Butter can be substituted.
- Hot Fudge Sauce
That’s it. Just 6 simple ingredients and you’re all set to go!
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this easy crockpot recipe.
How to Make a Lava Cake
You won’t believe how EASY this hot chocolate fudge cake is to make at home!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Mix your Cake Mix, Pudding Mix, Eggs, Sour Cream, and Oil together in a large bowl.
2. Spray your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Then transfer your cake batter into your crockpot.
4. Finally, cook as directed until done.
See… I told you this was going to be easy!!
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy every decadent bite!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Serve Your Molten Lava Cake
Once your molten lava cake is done, serve up generous portions of your rich and delicious cake into bowls.
Then drizzle each portion with hot fudge sauce, before serving it hot with a side of ice cream and ENJOY!
Storage Tips
Leftovers can be stored covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
When ready to enjoy, just heat up a serving in the microwave until warm. It will still be just as delicious!
Chocolate Lava Cake Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Chocolate Hot Fudge Cake Recipe…
Elenia writes: “I warmed the hot fudge and poured it right over the top. It was DELICIOUS a chocolate lover’s dream”
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Lava Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 13.25 ounces Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- 3.9 ounces Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 2/3 cup Avocado Oil, Canola Oil, or Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Hot Fudge Sauce
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Mix Cake Mix, Pudding Mix, Eggs, Sour Cream and Oil in large bowl for 2 minutes on medium speed with hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Spray 6 quart Crockpot with nonstick cooking spray, then transfer cake batter into crockpot.
- Cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours, or until done.
- Once done, remove lid from crockpot and spoon out portions of this ooey-gooey deliciousness into bowls.
- Drizzle each portion with Hot Fudge Sauce after you’ve transferred to a bowl, and serve hot with a side of ice cream. YUM!!!
Notes
- Storage Tips: Leftovers can be stored covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. When ready to enjoy, just heat up a serving in the microwave until warm. It will still be just as delicious!
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Hi! Can you substitute the oil?
Melted butter should work just fine. 🙂
How big of crockpots do I need to make the hot fudge cake
Hi Lenna ~ this recipe works well with a 5 qt – 6 qt crockpot. ENJOY! 🙂
Can I double this I am feeding 30 people
Hi Lenna ~ this one doesn’t work well if doubling. I’d suggest using two crock pots side by side if you’re able to.
hello! can greek yogurt be substituted for the sour cream??
Hi Kelly ~ I haven’t tried that yet in this recipe, but if you do… let me know how it turn out!
Is it ok to double the recipe?
Hi Jenny ~ I haven’t tried doubling it yet. It should work as long as you use a large Crockpot. I made the original in a 4 quart, so I’d suggest using a 7 quart if you have one. Hope that helps! If you try doubling it, let me know how it goes!
What size crock pot are you using for your recipes? I have a 4 and an 8 or does it matter ? Love all your recipes !! So excited to find you and try these. Thank you !!
Hi Terri ~ I used a 4 qt to make this recipe. Hope that helps! 😉
Oh My! Chocolate to the max. Made this for my family of 4, we almost licked the crock pot clean.
Haha… so glad you loved it, Bren! 😉
I’m not sure if mine is a crockpot or a steamer. Does it work the same? It’s a round machine, but it just goes from warm to cook.
I have about 6 or more crockpots. I’ve never seen one with warm and cook so you probably have a steamer. Just guessing because that’s the one item I don’t have 😳
Would a round crockpot work instead of oval. Oval crockpots are 6-8 serving. Round around about 4 servings.
Hi Angela ~ yes… a round crockpot would work fine as well! I used a 4 qt oval to make this, so pretty similar in size to the common round ones. Hope that helps! 😉
Yum!! I’d love a cup, please! I just ate lunch too, that’s be perfect.
It really is SO delicious! 🙂