Hot Fudge Cake Crock Pot
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Hot Fudge Cake Crock Pot recipe—a rich, self-saucing dessert that practically makes itself! Combining the ease of slow cooker magic with decadent layers of moist chocolate cake and gooey fudge sauce, this treat is perfect for any occasion. The batter is a simple blend of pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla, while the secret step—a layer of hot water poured over the top—creates a luscious, velvety fudge sauce as it cooks. After just a couple of hours in the crock pot, you'll have a warm, comforting dessert ready to serve. Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistibly indulgent experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this easy dessert is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1.5 cups Hot water
Instructions
Lightly grease the inside of a 4-6 quart crock pot with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared crock pot.
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup of cocoa powder.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the crock pot.
Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the mixture without stirring. The water will create a layer that turns into the fudgy sauce as it cooks.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 hours (or on LOW for 3-4 hours), or until the cake is set but still gooey and the sauce has formed underneath.
Turn off the crock pot and let the cake cool slightly for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Spoon the warm fudge cake into bowls, making sure to scoop some of the sauce with each serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1614 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 503.6 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 336.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1794 mg | 38% | |
*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.
