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 1 teaspoon vanilla for deeper flavor.
- Substitute buttermilk for water for a richer crumb.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a less sweet result.
- Add a tablespoon of espresso powder for enhanced chocolate intensity.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Line the slow cooker with parchment for cleaner removal.
- Replace chocolate cake mix with devil’s food cake mix for extra richness.
- Add raspberries or cherries for a Black Forest twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 290IUCalcium: 85mgIron: 3.5mg
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