Throw unwrapped chocolate kisses in the slow cooker and 3 other ingredients to get a dessert so delicious your husband will be begging for more..

 


The Step-by-Step Method

Because this is a classic dump cake, the trick to getting that perfect contrast between fluffy cake and molten fudge is to resist the urge to stir the layers together. Let the slow cooker do the work for you.

1- Prep and Layer the Chocolate
5 mins

Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to keep the chocolate from sticking. Unwrap your chocolate kisses and scatter them evenly across the bottom of the pot to form your fudgy foundation.

2- Add the Dry Mixes
2 mins

Empty the dry chocolate cake mix and the dry instant chocolate pudding mix directly over the layer of chocolate kisses. Use a fork or the back of a spoon to gently spread the powders into a smooth, even layer covering the chocolate.

 3-Pour the Liquid
1 min

Slowly pour the milk (and melted butter, if using) over the top of the dry cake and pudding mixture. Do not stir! Simply use a spatula to gently press down any dry pockets of flour so the liquid absorbs evenly. Leaving it un-stirred is what creates those magical pockets of molten lava.

4- Slow Cook to Molten Perfection
2-3 hours

Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. You will know it is ready when the edges are set and a bit crusty, but the center remains beautifully soft, glossy, and jiggles slightly.

The Condensation Trick: To prevent the moisture from the slow cooker lid from dripping back down onto your cake and making it soggy, place a clean, dry kitchen towel or a couple of layers of paper towels across the top of the slow cooker pot before putting the lid on. The towel will catch the steam, leaving your dessert perfectly fudgy.

How to Serve It

This dessert is best enjoyed warm, straight from the slow cooker crock. Scoop a generous, messy portion into a deep bowl, making sure to dig all the way to the bottom to scoop up those melted, fudgy chocolate kisses.

Because it is intensely rich and chocolatey, it cries out for a contrasting topping. Pair it immediately with a massive scoop of cold vanilla bean ice cream or a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream. The way the cold ice cream melts into the warm, gooey cake creates a restaurant-quality experience right at your kitchen table.