Rich, decadent, and fudgy chocolate cake, right in your Crock Pot! It's totally doable (downright easy, actually) - and totally irresistible.
Ingredients
Batter layer:
1cupall-purpose flour*
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1/4cupcocoa powder
2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2cupmilk
1/4cupunsalted buttermelted
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Dry layer:
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupbrown sugar
1/4cupcocoa powder
Plus:
3/4cuphot waterit doesn't need to be boiling; I just use the hottest water from the tap
Vanilla ice cream for serving
Equipment:
2.5 - 3.5quartslow cooker
Instructions
To a medium bowl, add all of the batter ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, milk, butter, and vanilla extract). Whisk together until blended and smooth. Using a spatula, spread batter in the bottom of a Crock Pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry layer (granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder). Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
Slowly pour the hot water over the top.
Cook on high until cake has puffed up and it springs back when you poke it with your finger, 3 to 4 hours.
Use a spoon to scoop cake and sauce onto dessert plates along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve.