Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (2%)
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Topping:
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup chocolate chunks or chips
2 ½ cups hot water
Instructions
Prep the Slow Cooker: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, and vanilla.
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.
Make the Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
Add Chocolate and Water: Sprinkle the chocolate chunks evenly over the top. Pour the hot water evenly over the entire mixture.
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.
Let Set and Serve: Let the cake set for 15 minutes before serving. Turn the slow cooker to WARM to keep the cake warm.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 2-5 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes – 5 hours 15 minutes
Calories: Varies | Servings: 8-10