A delicious rich Chocolate Fudge Cake made in the slow cooker. The perfect weekend treat and so good served with ice cream and chocolate sauce!
What Is Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake
Yes you read that right... chocolate cake cooked in the slow cooker! I know this seems strange but trust me on this, it's really good!
I'll admit this recipe won't win any cake awards and I certainly wouldn't be applying to go on Bake Off with it! But it's easy, it's foolproof and it tastes amazing which is all that really matters!
How To Make Chocolate Cake In A Slow Cooker
The main dry ingredients for this Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge Cake are pretty simple. I use:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Baking Powder
Add them into a well greased slow cooker (you can grease with oil or butter) and then mix well.
Next goes in the wet ingredients:
- Butter
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
I melted the butter in the microwave then mixed it with the milk and vanilla extract and added to the slow cooker. Then stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
The last part of the prep for this cake is a little unusual but it's what gives the cake it's fudge consistency so please don't skip it!
You will need:
- Boiling Water
- Cocoa Powder
- Brown Sugar
Mix them together in a jug and pour this into the slow cooker over the cake mixture. This is really important... do not stir! Just pop the lid on the slow cooker and leave it to cook.
I cook it for 2 hours on High.
The result is the most delicious soft and gooey Chocolate Fudge Cake that you will want to eat straight from the slow cooker!
The top will be dark brown but dig in and you'll find the most incredible fudge cake consistency underneath.
You can't slice this cake as you would a normal cake. Instead spoon it straight into a bowl and top with ice cream and chocolate sauce.
My kids absolutely loved it. I made it last weekend and Aoife has asked me every day since if I can make it again. So it's a big thumbs up from her!
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Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Cake
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: European
Description
A delicious rich Chocolate Fudge Cake made in the slow cooker. The perfect weekend treat and so good served with ice cream and chocolate sauce!
Ingredients
- butter or oil for greasing
- 200g plain flour
- 150g sugar
- 50g chocolate chips
- 30g cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 125g unsalted butter
- 250ml milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
To Top:
- 250ml boiling water
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Grease the inside of the slow cooker really well.
- Add the flour, sugar, chocolate chips, cocoa powder and baking powder to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Add the butter to a jug and melt in the microwave. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract and stir.
- Pour this into the slow cooker and mix until all the ingredients have combined.
- Add the boiling water, cocoa powder and sugar to a jug and mix well. Pour this into the slow cooker on top of the cake mixture but do not stir.
- Pop the lid on and cook on high for 2 hours.
- Serve immediately with ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Notes
This cake is best served immediately but it will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Sonja says
Absolutely amazing, ended up with a chocolate sauce at the bottom, and fudgey perfect cake. Delicious!
Vicky says
So good to hear this Sonja, its defiantly the ultimate comfort food. Thank you for taking the time to come back to us. Happy cooking.
Charlie says
Best dessert !
Jess P says
Love this recipe. I make it in a soufflé dish that sits inside the slow cooker and pour hot water round it as a bain marie for cooking. Works really well and makes keeping any leftovers much easier if you need your slow cooker pot the next day.
Trudy says
Absolutely brilliant!!!! This is the perfect comfort food dessert. Will be making this loads now we know!