Hot Fudge Slow Cooker Cake
A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but chocolaty smiles around the table prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for a change of pace, I substitute butterscotch chips for chocolate.
A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but chocolaty smiles around the table prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for a change of pace, I substitute butterscotch chips for chocolate.
- Carbohydrate 134.0879625 g
- Cholesterol 10.574375 mg
- Fat 17.91747875 g
- Fiber 4.32456673203906 g
- Protein 6.55694125 g
- Saturated Fat 10.6574208333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (242g)
- Sodium 317.9 mg
- Sugar 129.763395767961 g
- Trans Fat 0.959744749999995 g
- Calories 691 calories
Step-by-step
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
- Spread evenly into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and cocoa; stir in boiling water.
- Pour over batter (do not stir).
- Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean.
- Serve warm with ice cream.
Hot Fudge Slow Cooker Cake: A Surprisingly Delicious Dessert
Let me tell you a story about a cake. Not just any cake, mind you, but a cake born from the unlikely union of a slow cooker and a desperate need for something sweet. As a busy working mom, time is a precious commodity. I rarely have the luxury of spending hours in the kitchen, meticulously crafting elaborate desserts. So, when I stumbled upon this recipe for a slow cooker cake, I was initially skeptical. A cake cooked in a slow cooker? It sounded almost…wrong. But my curiosity, and my serious chocolate craving, got the better of me.
The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity. It requires minimal preparation and even less hands-on time. Combine the dry ingredients, whisk together the wet ingredients, pour it all into the slow cooker, and let the magic happen. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you free to tend to the chaos of daily life, while the intoxicating aroma of chocolate slowly fills your home. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight, or a lazy weekend when you want something delicious without the fuss.
I must admit, when I first tasted it, I was amazed. The cake was incredibly moist and rich, with a deep, intense chocolate flavor that rivaled any cake I'd baked in a conventional oven. The texture was delightfully fudgy, and the slight crackle on top added a nice textural contrast. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's the ultimate comfort food. It's become a staple in our home, a crowd-pleaser that never fails to impress, even the most discerning chocolate aficionado.
The best part? The clean-up is ridiculously easy! Forget scrubbing sticky cake pans – a quick rinse of the slow cooker insert is all it takes. The ease, the deliciousness, the minimal clean-up…it's a trifecta of perfection for any busy mom or anyone who appreciates the simplicity of a great recipe. I've even experimented with variations, swapping in butterscotch chips for chocolate for a delightful caramel-chocolate twist. The possibilities are endless!
This slow cooker cake is more than just a dessert; it's a testament to the power of simple ingredients and a little ingenuity. It’s a reminder that even the busiest of lives can find room for deliciousness, for joy, for that perfectly decadent moment of sweetness. So, ditch the complicated recipes and embrace the simplicity. You'll be surprised at what you can create, even in a slow cooker. Trust me, your taste buds (and your family) will thank you.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 cup brown sugar packed and divided
- 6 tbsp cocoa divided
- 1 3/4 cups water boiling
Yields: 6-8 servings
