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Slow-Cooker Lava Cake

Name: Slow-Cooker Lava Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided; 5 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/4 cups hot water

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours + standing

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023

I love chocolate. Perhaps that's why this decadent slow-cooker cake has long been a family favorite. Sometimes I serve it warm, with vanilla ice cream; the cake can also be served cold. —Elizabeth Farrell, Hamilton, Montana

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
5 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups hot water

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
Spread into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and the remaining brown sugar and cocoa; stir in hot water. Pour over batter (do not stir).
Cook, covered, on high 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out clean. Turn off slow cooker; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 207 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Slow-Cooker Lava Cake

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