Chocolate Lava Cake

My son and I secretly made lava cake today while the girls were doing their homework. They did not even know that it was in the crock pot until I served them. I love when we can have fun little surprises that bring a smile to everyone (and their bellies).

This dessert is prefect with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge!

Chocolate Lava Brownie

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes - 3 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 box chocolate cake mix (I used Betty Crocker super moist dark chocolate cake mix)
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 Jell-O instant sugar-free chocolate pudding (3.9 oz)
2 cups milk
1 bag of dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Line 3 - 4 quart crock pot with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl mix together cake mix, 1 1/4 cups milk, vegetable oil and eggs for 3 minutes or until well mixed.
3. Pour cake mix into lined crock pot.
4. In a medium bowl mix instant pudding and 2 cups of milk for 4 minutes.
5. Pour pudding on top of cake mix. Do not stir!!
6. Sprinkle the bag of dark chocolate chips on top of the pudding. Do not stir!!
7. Cover the crock pot and cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes. *Some crock pots cook a little slower so it may take up to 3 hours and 30 minutes.*
8. Enjoy! Top it off with your favorite ice cream and toppings!