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Chocolate Lava Cake

Cultural Context

Chocolate Lava Cake, also known as Molten Chocolate Cake, originated in the United States in the 1980s, inspired by French desserts. This indulgent treat features a warm, gooey chocolate center that contrasts beautifully with its cake exterior, making it a popular choice for special occasions. Today, it is enjoyed worldwide, often served with ice cream or fruit for added flavor and texture.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 box devil's food cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup cold milk
1 package Jell-O instant chocolate pudding
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup Toll House chocolate chips
water

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cocoa powder reduces calories while maintaining chocolate flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while adding sweetness.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

1

Prepare a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup canola oil, and 1 cup cold milk.

3

Mix the ingredients slowly to break the yolks and combine everything.

4

Set the cake batter aside.

5

In another bowl, prepare the Jell-O instant chocolate pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk and mix for about 2 minutes until thickened.

6

Pour the pudding mixture on top of the cake batter in the slow cooker.

7

Sprinkle 1 cup of Toll House chocolate chips on top of the pudding mixture.

8

Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours.

9

After 3 hours, test the cake with a toothpick; it should come out moist and crumbly.

10

Once done, serve warm with whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

slow cookermixing bowlspatulatoothpick

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Molten Chocolate CakeChocolate Fondant
Local Name: Gâteau coulant au chocolat

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