Get ready to transform your ordinary dessert experience into an extraordinary culinary adventure with this decadent Chocolate Cherry Crock Pot Cake! Imagine a rich, moist chocolate cake infused with luscious cherry swirls and melted chocolate chips, all effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker. This recipe is the perfect blend of convenience and gourmet indulgence that will have your family and friends begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by generously greasing the inside with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently fold the cherry pie filling into the cake batter, creating a marbled effect by stirring minimally to distribute the cherries evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips into the bottom of the greased slow cooker, creating an initial chocolate layer.
- Pour the cake batter mixture into the slow cooker, carefully spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set to cook on low heat for
- 5 hours.
- Check the cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs, the cake is ready.
- Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake rest for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
- Carefully remove the cake from the slow cooker using a large spatula or by inverting onto a serving plate.
- Optional: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips
- Grease your slow cooker thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Mix the cake batter until smooth, but don't overmix - this keeps the cake tender.
- For a more intense cherry flavor, use high-quality cherry pie filling.
- Distribute chocolate chips evenly for consistent chocolate bites throughout the cake.
- Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain consistent heat.
- Use a toothpick test to check doneness, but don't overcook - moist crumbs are perfect.
- Let the cake rest after cooking to help it set and make cutting easier.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent dessert experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 471kcal
Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 69mg
