This “Decadent Chocolate Delight Cake” is a luscious, ultra-moist chocolate dessert slow-cooked to rich perfection. A favorite among chocolate lovers, this cake combines cake mix with pudding, sour cream, chocolate chips, and more for a gooey, indulgent treat. Originating as a popular slow cooker dessert trend, it's cherished for its simplicity and unbeatable texture. Whether served warm with ice cream or cooled and sliced, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg chocolate cake mix
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup water
- 4 eggs (large )
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 pkg chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix (4-serving size )
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the inside of a slow cooker.
Step 2: Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, chocolate chips, water, eggs, oil, and pudding mix.
- Mix until well blended.
Step 3: Pour and Cook
- Pour the mixture into the prepared slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve warm or hot with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla or espresso powder to deepen the flavor.
- For a festive twist, top with crushed peppermint or nuts after cooking.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate experience.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 328mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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