Crock Pot Chocolate Spoon Cake is a slow cooker chocolate cake the starts with a boxed cake mix. It is incredibly easy and delicious!
AN EASY CROCK POT DESSERT
If you love chocolate pudding and you love cake then this is a yummy marriage of the two. Now, personally, I think it's best to top it off with a little drizzle of Hershey's chocolate syrup and if you are feeling really decadent, a little dollop of whipped cream or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Yummy!
TIPS FOR MAKING CHOCOLATE SPOON CAKE:
- Another way to change this up would be to use mint chocolate chips instead of the semi-sweet to add a touch of mint to the overall taste!
- Also, you should be able to make this in the oven. I haven't tried it yet so I can't give exact times. If anyone tries it in the oven, please comment and let me know how it turned out for you.
- This will work with any boxed cake mix and pudding combination.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- chocolate cake mix
- sour cream
- instant chocolate pudding mix
- vegetable or canola oil
- eggs
- water
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER CHOCOLATE SPOON CAKE:
Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray (I like to use the nonstick spray that has flour in it - like Baker's Joy.) In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients until combined (I'm using my stand mixer). Then stir in chocolate chips.
Pour into prepared slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low. Please note, many crock pots are made differently these days and the heating elements are located in different parts of the slow cookers so times will vary depending on your brand of slow cooker. If your slow cooker tends to run hot, keep an eye on it. It should spring back to the touch when it is ready. It will appear kind of spongy. Now, it doesn't look too pretty sitting here in the crock pot, but don't worry, we're gonna jazz it up a bit.
Spoon a serving into a small bowl. Then drizzle a little chocolate syrup on top and wow! It not only looks scrumptious but it really sets this dessert off. If you like, top with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
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Crock Pot Chocolate Spoon Cake
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce chocolate cake mix
- 4 ounce (small box) INSTANT chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups sour cream
- ¾ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients until combined well.
- Then stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour into prepared slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4-6 hours.
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Notes
- Many crock pots are made differently these days and the heating elements are located in different parts of the slow cookers so times will vary depending on your brand of slow cooker. If your slow cooker tends to run hot, check around the 3 hour mark. It should spring back to the touch when it is ready. It will appear kind of spongy.
- Spoon a small amount into a small bowl (this is a pretty rich dessert, so you probably don’t want large servings). Then drizzle a little chocolate syrup on top. Top with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream if you prefer.
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Originally published: August 2013
Updated & republished: June 2020
Linda
Unless you’ve corrected the directions, it does say low! If I wanted to try baking this in the oven, what size pan, & cake or pie pan? As you cook it on low in the crock pot, would 350 be about right in the oven? What time length would you start checking it for being done?
Brad
Awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Rosanne Jackson
Love this site ....TyTy
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thanks so much Rosanne! So happy to have you here!
Ruby Bigler
I would love to try this!!
I have several sizes of crock pots!
Which size do you recommend??
Gloria C. Bray
THANKS for this recipe.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You are so welcome Gloria!
Gloria C. Bray
This chocolate Crockpot cake looks amazing!
Old man who loves to play in the kitchen
It looks like chopped walnuts or pecans sprinkled over the top would be a nice touch.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I think that would be perfect!!
Gary
Made this and used caramel chips.... OMG
Next time I'm going to throw in some peanut butter chips.
Nancy Barrett
Hey Brandie...I just took it out of the oven...OMG...I used my 9x12...325...45 minutes...YUMMO!
Nancy Barrett
Tomorrow is my birthday, and I'm making my own cake, and this is the one I'm making. I love the crockpot idea, and I have three; however, I'm going to bake it in my 9x12. I will let you know how it turns out.
Nancy Barrett
Hey Brandie...just took it out of the oven...I used my 9x12...325...45 minutes...YUMMO...I sprinkled with pecans before baking...
Angela
Can this be made the day before it's actually going to get eaten?
Pat
To make extra yummy use black coffee instead of water!!
Stefanie
I kind of hate you right now. I'm sitting here on my couch in my pajamas, pregnant, sick, tired and hungry, nothing in the house sounds good to eat, and now all I can think about is this freakin cake.
K, but I actually really like you and love your blog. 🙂 And I will be making this soon.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Stefanie - HA! I completely relate. And on a side note: I love feeding my pregnant friends. If you were closer - I would hook you up with some goodies!
Jessica
So I really want to make your recipe for a dinner party of 12 adults. Think I should double the recipe?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
It's always hard to figure portion sizes out (for me personally.) You don't need a large serving size for this recipe. But if you double, you might want to separate it into two separate crock pots. That way if the second one doesn't get eaten. You can save it for later.
Jessica
Great idea! Given the small portion suggestion, how many servings do you get out of the original recipe? Sorry if I missed that.
Yvonne
I live in UK so what do you mean be Choc Pudding mix. Is it the sort you add milk/water to & then wait for ot to set.or something else. ? SORRY IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE A DUMB QUESTION?
Brandie
Not a dumb question at all. Here in the states we have instant pudding mix and that is what I use. You add milk to the pudding mix and mix with a mixer.
Tiffany Cunningham
Can't wait to try this. Any chance of a repeat on the banana pudding cheesecake recipe? That sounds too good to pass up too!
Pat
I made this today for a pot luck at work. I actually mixed everything up the night before and started it cooking when I got to work. I cooked it on high for about 3 hours and it turned out perfect! Everyone raved about it and several people asked for the recipe. Thanks for posting this fabulous recipe. I also made your Banana Pudding Cheesecake for Easter this year and it also got rave reviews.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
That is so great to hear - yay! Thank you for taking the time to let me know how it turned out for you. So happy you are loving the recipes you have tried so far!
Anonymous
I made this for Sunday supper, after 3 hours on low, I turned it up to high for and hour-- while we ate and did dishes. Yummy!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
With so many different types of crock pot these days, I always tell folks to keep an eye (especially on dessert recipes). Thank you for letting me know the time on yours! SO happy you like this one!!
Sarah
I've been making this cake for years - the recipe I use is called Triple Chocolate Mess but it's the same thing. SOOOOO GOOD!!! A delicious variations is to use spice cake mix, vanilla pudding and butterscotch chips. Definitely a favorite standby in our home :). In fact I think I'll make some today!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Triple Chocolate Mess - I like that!
karen sandow
THIS CHOC. CAKE LOOKS GREAT, WILL INFACT TRY IT TONIGHT, OH, I HAVE BEEN USING INSTANT PUDDING IN MY CAKE MIXES FOR YEARS, WORKS BEAUTIFULLY, I HAVE EVEN USED COOK & SERVE, ( ALL I HAD) IT ALSO DOES WORK, THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE, HUGS, KAREN
Annie
I have had this cake before and it is fabulous!
Jan Conley
At what setting should I cook - high or low? This looks divine!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Well, it sure would have been nice if I had mentioned that huh? Sorry about that! I'm glad you caught it. It bakes on low 🙂
Yvonne
Please can you explain what you mean by CHOC. PUDDING MIX as you say 4ozs . I live in UK . CAN ONLY GET SOMETHING WE CALL ANGEL DELIGHT Which you mix with 300ml milk..
Many thanks
YVONNE
Anonymous
Yes Brandie, you did mention the setting earlier. For low.
Joan
Oh my I want to take a bite out of my computer screen! I love easy recipes like this especially in the crock pot!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hahaha - thank you Joan!!
Anonymous
Is this a dessert that needs to be served warm? If so, does it re-heat well? I cook for only two, so if this needs to be cooked and not re-heated, I must save it for company. Thanks...looks so delicious.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
That is a good question, I'm just not sure if I can answer it effectively. We always eat it at one sitting so I'm not sure how well it would re-heat. My guess is it would do okay but I do enjoy eating it warm (although it is not necessary).
Susan
FYI....on another site, a fan of this cake said she liked it even better leftover. It looks to good to worry about it so I'm headed to the kitchen. Dinner! (=
Marsha Baker
Fabulous Dahling!!! I have no doubt it's as luscious as it looks. You make everything wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You always make my day with your sweet comments Mrs. B - thank you!
Joan Strack
I love all of your recipes and I have made quite a few of them. They are all so easy and the pictures make it really helpful. I cannot wait to try this! 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
What a sweet comment Joan! Thank you so very much!!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
Oh goodness, look at how gooey this cake is! I'm in heaven!