Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake: A Moist and Delicious Treat

This Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. The rich chocolate flavor, moist texture, and gooey chocolate chips make it a crowd-pleaser. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a perfect dessert for busy schedules.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup hot water

Instructions:

1. Prep the Slow Cooker: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, and vanilla.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker.
5. Make the Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
6. Add Chocolate and Water: Sprinkle the chocolate chunks evenly over the top. Pour the hot water evenly over the entire mixture.
7. Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-4 hours or LOW for 3-5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let Set and Serve: Let the cake set for 15 minutes before serving. Turn the slow cooker to WARM to keep the cake warm.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
• To make a fudgier cake, add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the dry ingredients.
• Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

This Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s a great way to use your slow cooker and impress your guests.