Hot Fudge Cake Crock Pot

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Hot Fudge Cake Crock Pot recipe—a rich, self-saucing dessert that practically makes itself! Combining the ease of slow cooker magic with decadent layers of moist chocolate cake and gooey fudge sauce, this treat is perfect for any occasion. The batter is a simple blend of pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla, while the secret step—a layer of hot water poured over the top—creates a luscious, velvety fudge sauce as it cooks. After just a couple of hours in the crock pot, you'll have a warm, comforting dessert ready to serve. Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistibly indulgent experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this easy dessert is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 1.5 cups Hot water

Directions

Step 1

Lightly grease the inside of a 4-6 quart crock pot with nonstick cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Slowly stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Spread the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared crock pot.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup of cocoa powder.

Step 6

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the crock pot.

Step 7

Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the mixture without stirring. The water will create a layer that turns into the fudgy sauce as it cooks.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 hours (or on LOW for 3-4 hours), or until the cake is set but still gooey and the sauce has formed underneath.

Step 9

Turn off the crock pot and let the cake cool slightly for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Spoon the warm fudge cake into bowls, making sure to scoop some of the sauce with each serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1087.4 grams (1087.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2248

Total Fat 43.50g	56%
Saturated Fat 25.80g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 1614mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 503.60g	183%
Dietary Fiber 46.10g	165%
Total Sugars 336.70g
Protein 40.50g	81%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 449mg	35%
Iron 16mg	86%
Potassium 1794mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.2%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 78.4%