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Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cake – The EASIEST cake to make for the holidays! Chocolate cake topped with chocolate pudding, crushed peppermints, and white chocolate that is cooked right in a crock pot.

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cake

It may sound crazy, but making cakes in slow cookers is actually really good. When I first made this slow cooker chocolate peanut butter cake a few years ago, I was really skeptical but as soon as I took a bite, I was sold. It was both easy to make and completely delicious! This version is perfect for Christmas as it is loaded with peppermint flavor. It’s great to make for parties because it makes about 8 servings and takes very little work to make!

Common Questions About Making a Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cake

What is a chocolate peppermint lava cake?

A chocolate peppermint lava cake is a crock pot cake recipe that is made by mixing together the ingredients for a boxed chocolate cake and pouring it into the slow cooker. You top it with instant chocolate pudding and then cook it for about 3 hours before serving.

How can I add extra peppermint flavor?

If you want even more peppermint flavor, add in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the cake batter, add in extra crushed peppermints, or serve it with a bit of peppermint whipped cream.

What kind of chocolate cake mix should I use?

Any! Some of my favorites to use in this are regular chocolate, triple chocolate, and devil’s food cake.

What kind of chocolate pudding mix should I use?

Just like the cake mix above, you can use which ever instant mix is your favorite. I usually just go for regular chocolate but white chocolate, dark chocolate, etc would all be yummy.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes about 8 servings.

How long does this cake last?

This cake lasts up to three days when stored in a refrigerated airtight container.

What can I serve this recipe with?

Some of my favorite toppings for this cake are –

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Yield: 8 Servings

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cake - The EASIEST cake to make for the holidays! Chocolate cake topped with chocolate pudding, crushed peppermints, and white chocolate that is cooked right in a crock pot.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 box (3.5-3.9 ounce) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 peppermints (crushed)
  • White chocolate baking bar (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, 1 1/4 cups of milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until well blended.
  4. Pour the cake batter into the slow cooker followed by the pudding. Do not mix together.
  5. Top of cake with half of the chopped white chocolate and crushed peppermints.
  6. Cover with the lid of the slow cooker and cook on low for 2.5-3 hours until the cake is set. It will still be jiggly in the middle, this is the lava part.
  7. Serve topped with remaining chopped white chocolate and crushed peppermints.

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