Chocolate Crockpot cake that tastes amazing!! So easy to make these mini chocolate cakes or a lava cake in a slow cooker. Done in just an hour and an ooey gooey texture all the way thru. An easy dessert that cooks while you’re getting the rest of your meal ready.

Have you ever made dessert in your crockpot?? Well I am all about using my slow cooker on a weekly basis, even in the Summertime, so the thought of making dessert in one too is right up my alley. Check out this chocolate fudge crockpot cake recipe that’s to die for and easy to make! Here’s how you make one of our favorite dessert crockpot recipes. (originally published 4/16, updated images, affiliate links present)
Slow Cooker Cake
I started this whole thing by filling the whole pot with batter and made this Crockpot lava cake with cake mix (linked above). That was really over the top but hard to eat and a bit of a mess when serving. I thought making something similar in ramekins would be more fun, and it was.
The other great part about these chocolate fudge cakes is they bake in their own dishes so there isn’t much mess when it’s all said and done.
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- This is my favorite 6 quart programmable one with a locking lid so it’s great for bringing to a potluck too.
- If you just want to serve a few appetizers you should get this one that sit side by side one another.
- I prefer not to use liners, but rather just spray olive oil inside before adding my food for easier cleanups.
Let me give you a peek of my pretty thang I bought recently. It goes with my kitchen so I can just leave it out on the countertop all the time. 😉

Crockpot Chocolate Cake
It is super moist with almost a fudge like quality to it but rises slightly like a cake….delicious. Yes you could make this as a cake mix recipe but I think that this easy homemade version turns out better. It is a bit more ooey gooey and kinda’ like a flourless cake texture.
I have several sizes of crockpots. Each one is a slightly different shape and size and I like them all. If I am cooking a dish to bring to a potluck during the holidays I like my 8 qt or if I am just making a hot dip I like my casserole size.

Crockpot Cake with Cake Mix
For this recipe we made an easy homemade chocolate cake vs. using boxed cake mix. If you wanted to use the latter it would take the same amount of time with the same instructions other than making the batter. Essentially the steam cooks it low and slow which “bakes” them, but a bit denser.
- Large bowl
- 4 ramekin dishes and of course a crockpot
- I like a 6 or 8 quart crockpot for this recipe though I have probably 5 of different sizes and shapes.
- 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips, set aside 4 ounces
- 4 tbsp. of salted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp. salt
- Confectioners’ sugar
Vanilla ice cream for the top is a great add on, whipped topping, or a few sprinkled nuts would work.

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake
I do have a printable recipe card of this at the bottom of this post. You can keep it handy in your folder or just come back every time you want to make a few.
- You are going to beat your eggs (for about a minute – set aside)
- Then beat sugar, salt and vanilla on medium for about 30 seconds
- increase speed to medium high and beat in eggs for 8-10 min. or until they become a thick pale yellow color.
- Add in your melted chocolate and melted butter mixture. Mix on medium for about a minute.
- Then add flour and mix for 30 seconds on medium to low.
- Portion your cake batter into 4 ramekin dishes.

- Add an ounce or so of remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Add 2″ of water into the bottom of your slow cooker to cook crock pot chocolate cake.
- Put inside crock, cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours or until the mixture is slightly firm but still soft.
- under baking them will create more of a lava cake consistency
- cooking on high isn’t recommended
- toothpick inserted should come out semi clean with a little sticking
- Serve with ice cream, powdered sugar, whipped cream and maybe berries on top
Enjoy your heart out with this slow cooker dessert! Want it faster? Try our air fryer cake recipe too.

How to Bake a Cake in a Crockpot
- You can make them in individual serving dishes quickly
- Or you can make crockpot chocolate cake with fruit filling like you see here
- There are pros and cons to both but either way get ready for some deliciousness
- homemade may run you 30 minutes for prep and all
- crockpot dump cakes can be thrown together in closer to 5
If you’re looking for a quicker method you can use these instructions for more of a dump cake. It is good but takes longer to cook. Making it inside the actual crock will require you to spray your slow cooker with cooking spray. If not, you’ll have a few days of scrubbing to do.
Looking for more easy slow cooker recipes?
- Our Crockpot monkey bread is great
- Double up with Crockpot brownie cookies or brookies
- Crockpot sesame chicken is great
- Creamy slow cooker rice pudding is fantastic
Here is the entire printable recipe for you to refer to.

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Crockpot Cake
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
- 4 tbsp salted butter melted
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tsp powdered sugar to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- You are going to beat your eggs (for about a minute – set aside)
- Then beat sugar, salt and vanilla and beat on medium for about 30 seconds, and then increase speed to medium high
- Beat in eggs for about 5 min. or until they become a thick pale yellow color.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in the microwave until smooth. Add this in slowly, mixing on medium for about a minute. Then add flour and mix for 30 seconds on medium to low.
- Portion your mixture into 4 ramekin dishes.Add an ounce or so of remaining chocolate chips on top. The more you add the gooier they will be
- Add 2″ of water into the bottom of your slow cooker to cook these crockpot chocolate cakes.
- Put inside and cook on low for 1-2 hours or until the mixture is slightly firm but still soft.Add powdered sugar and maybe berries when done!
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Leah
Friday 9th of April 2021
Do you grease the ramekins?
The Typical Mom
Sunday 11th of April 2021
I'd spray lightly with non stick spray