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Chocolate lava cake served with two scoops of chocolate chip ice cream in a white bowl.

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake Recipe

Try this Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake when you need a no-fuss dessert win!

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword gooey chocolate cake, Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake, slow cooker gooey chocolate cake recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp espresso powder
  • ⅓ cup all purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chunks
  • Ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Line a 6qt slow cooker with foil or disposable liner and coat with butter or cooking spray.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, eggs, vanilla, and salt.

  3. Fold in chocolate chunks and scrap batter into slow cooker.

  4. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 3 hours.

  5. Spoon into individual bowls and top with ice cream.

Recipe Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for that fresh-out-of-the-slow-cooker feel.