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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 409 kcal

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
Keyword chocolate, crockpot, moist cake
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