Crockpot Hot Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Crockpot Hot Fudge Cake, a rich and decadent treat that combines the ease of slow cooking with the irresistible allure of warm, gooey chocolate. Featuring pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla, this recipe transforms into a self-saucing masterpiece as it cooks, creating a moist chocolate cake on top and a luscious hot fudge sauce beneath. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no need to monitor the oven, this effortless dessert is perfect for busy days or impressing your guests. Serve it warm, straight from the crockpot, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert experience that's both cozy and luxurious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.25 cups hot water
Instructions
Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a crockpot (approximately 4-6 quart size) with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
Spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the prepared crockpot.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the crockpot.
Pour the hot water over the top of the batter and topping mixture. Do not stir.
Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or until the cake has set on top and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the crockpot.
Carefully remove the lid (it will be hot and there will be steam). Allow the cake to cool in the crockpot for about 10 minutes before serving.
Scoop the cake into bowls, making sure to spoon some of the hot fudge sauce from the bottom over each serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1594 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.3 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1428 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
