Crockpot Holiday Lava Cake! 🎄

chocolate cake mix

🥗Healthier: whole wheat cake mix

💰Cheaper: generic cake mix

Whole wheat adds fiber while generic options can save money.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chopped chocolate

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while chopped chocolate can be more affordable.

instant chocolate pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade chocolate pudding

💰Cheaper: gelatin dessert mix

Homemade can be healthier with less sugar, while gelatin is often cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while granulated is a common substitute.

Grease the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until combined.

Pour the cake batter into the greased crockpot.

In another bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and water until smooth.

Pour the pudding mixture over the cake batter in the crockpot, do not mix.

Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top of the pudding layer.

Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours, until the cake is set but still gooey in the center.

Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out moist but not wet.

Once done, turn off the crockpot and let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

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