Kid-Friendly Cooking Made Easy: Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake
Getting kids involved in cooking can be a wonderful way to bond and create lifelong memories. My mom’s simple slow cooker chocolate cake recipe is an excellent way to introduce little ones to the world of cooking. With minimal supervision, kids can take charge of mixing the ingredients, making them feel proud and accomplished.
A Perfect Pairing: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Serve this decadent cake alongside slow cooker chicken tacos for a match made in heaven. This easy, kid-friendly menu is sure to become a family favorite.
Important Notes
Before you begin, make sure you have a medium-sized, 3.5-quart slow cooker. A larger, 7-quart slow cooker can cause the edges to burn. This recipe yields 8 servings and is rated easy, with a total cooking time of 3 hours and 5 minutes, including 15 minutes of active prep time.
Gather Your Ingredients
To make this rich and moist cake, you’ll need:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Let’s Get Mixing!
In the slow cooker, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the chocolate chips and mix until well combined.
Add the Wet Ingredients
Heat the butter until just melted, then add it to the milk. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the slow cooker and mix until everything is well combined, ensuring there’s no dry mixture left.
Cook and Serve
Spread the batter evenly in the crock and cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours. When you remove the lid, be careful not to let the condensation drip onto the cake. Turn off the heat and let the cake sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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