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Crockpot Lava Cake

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup sugar divided
  • 9 Tbsp cocoa powder divided
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • vanilla ice cream optional
  • whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter and chocolate chips 1 minute. Stir mixture until melted and well blended. May need a bit more microwave time if not melted.
  • Stir in flour, milk, vanilla, baking powder, salt, egg yolk, 2/3 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons cocoa until well blended.
  • Spread evenly into a sprayed 4 quart slow cooker. Stir together hot water, brown sugar, remaining 6 tablespoons cocoa powder and ⅓ cup sugar until well combined. Pour over batter into the slow cooker
  • Secure a paper towel under the lid of the slow cooker and cook on high about 2 hours or until top is set and browned.
  • Turn slow cooker off and let stand 30 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.