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August 17, 2015

Recipe for Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Brownie Cake

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This hot fudge brownie cake was made for the slow cooker.  It’s gooey and moist and ultra chocolatey.  Serve with vanilla ice cream for an ultimate dessert with minimal effort!
Chocolate fudge cake in the slow cooker topped with vanilla ice cream
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**Okay guys, this is an updated post. I simply HAD to share with you how I updated one of my favorite desserts to make it even better. You’re going to be so happy about this and I insist that you make it for dessert this week! Instead of pouring boiling water over the top of the cake I used milk. This simple change led to a hot fudge sauce consistency as opposed to a chocolate syrup/sauce consistency. It was so amazing and I could eat the entire pan hot or cold by myself. The picture above is from using milk instead of water and the pictures with the blue napkin are the original recipe which calls for water. ** 

Recipe for Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Brownie Cake #dessert #chocolate
(This is an updated photo/recipe from February 2009…it remains one of my very favorite desserts)

The oven version of this recipe was one of my very favorite desserts growing up.  It was often made when we had company for dinner or for a Sunday dinner.  It turns out so perfect in the slow cooker…which is good because this time of year the air conditioning is turned on and we don’t need to make it work harder than it already is.  The slow cooker will keep your kitchen cool and let you have your cake too!  Win-win.  The best part of this cake is that it is like a brownie and fudge sauce all in one dish.  The cake floats to the top during baking and bottom layer becomes the pudding-fudge sauce.  You will definitely NEED the vanilla ice cream when serving this.  If you happen to have leftovers, it’s super good for breakfast straight out of the tupperware in the fridge 🙂



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Hot Fudge Brownie Cake


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  • Cook Time: 2-3 hours
  • Total Time: 36 minute
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water hot milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix together 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 Tbsp cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla. Spread over the bottom of a greased slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Sprinkle mixture over the batter in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Warm up 1 3/4 cup of milk (or water) in the microwave. (I put mine in a glass pyrex measuring cup in the microwave on high for 2 minutes. It didn’t boil but was close to it.) Don’t stir the milk into the batter. During baking, the top layer bakes into a cake and the bottom layer turns into a fudgy pudding/hot fudge sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH 2-3 hours or until center is almost set.
  5. Scoop cake out into a serving bowl. Drizzle with the fudge sauce that is underneath the cake part. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Ideal slow cooker size:  the 3 quart casserole crock works perfect for this recipe

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Why not make some homemade ice cream to go along with the dessert??  Try these recipes from some other bloggers:

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  • Homemade vanilla ice cream without an ice cream maker from Fifteen Spatulas
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31 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Desserts, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 5 stars, All Posts, 2-4 hours, chocolate

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  1. Ash says

    March 12, 2019 at 1:28 am

    I’m in a bit of a pinch. I want desperately to make this tonight but I don’t have any butter or baking powder. Can I use self raising flour, and is there anything I can use instead of butter? Vegetable oil maybe?

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    • Ash says

      March 12, 2019 at 1:43 am

      Nevermind! I have the things I need to make my own baking powder, and I’m going to try vegetable oil in place of the butter.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        March 12, 2019 at 12:09 pm

        how did it work?

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  2. Elaine Donnelly says

    March 1, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    I made this tonight using Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free flour and it was delicious!! I shut off the slow cooker at exactly 2 hours on high, perfect!

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  3. Michael says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    Can you put chocolate or peanut butter chips in this and how what do I have to change to the recipe to compensate for the extra liquid

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      November 29, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      yes that would be amazing! I wouldn’t change a thing. Just stir 1/2 cup chocolate chips/pb chips into the batter.

      Reply
  4. suzi lipes says

    May 20, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Can you make this in a 6 quart slow cooker without doubling the recipe?

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    • Karen says

      May 20, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      yes you can

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      • Jody says

        May 20, 2018 at 8:37 pm

        Would cooking time change?

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  5. Lydia Bates says

    May 20, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    I remember this – box came with a free pan to make it in and brand wa Pye-O-Mye. It also came in a caramel flavor with nuts which was also super good. Can you replicate that recipe?

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    • Karen says

      May 20, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      That sounds really yummy! I need to try that 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sharon Rayborn says

    May 20, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Can this receipe be baked in the oven, what temperature and how long?

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    • Karen says

      May 20, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      Yes you can. Bake in 9×13 pan for 40 minutes at 350.

      Reply
  7. Amy R. says

    December 30, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Just dump the milk in?

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    • Karen says

      January 2, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      yep!

      Reply
  8. Ash says

    May 1, 2017 at 3:29 am

    I’ve made this a few times now. So freaking good and so easy!

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    • Karen says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:21 am

      I know, right?!

      Reply
  9. Kevin Langeslay says

    August 23, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    Is this a recipe that could be doubled or even tripled? I thought it would great for an upcoming party.

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    • [email protected] says

      August 24, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Kevin. It totally would work. I would use a 6 quart slow cooker and cook it on high for maybe 3-4 hours. This will be great for a party. Everyone will love it. Make sure to buy vanilla ice cream to serve with it! 🙂

      Reply
    • Kevin Langeslay says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:40 am

      Thanks Karen. I love your site.

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    • [email protected] says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      You're very welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jamie Sherman says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:07 am

    And I don't even have to heat up the kitchen?! I'm sold!

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  11. K-Krew says

    July 19, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Delicious! Thanks for posting!

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  12. megger says

    January 23, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    I do one so similar to this! Got it from a TV show called Best Recipes Ever on CBC (in Canada) and she had one very similar recipe… only diff is I make the 'fudge' stove top, then pour over the mixture of flour etc with NO STIR…. 2hrs later it is done… So darn good; will try yours next time. Meg

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  13. Sam juggins says

    November 27, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Trying this today! Looks so lush 😉

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  14. Barrett says

    April 16, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    I can see why you said this was good on Sunday afternoons. I just served it at work, and I need a nap! This came out really good. Great with vanilla ice cream.

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  15. Marla B says

    April 9, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    Did it-Liked it. Took it to a family get-together and it got eaten all up! Need vanilla ice cream with it! thanks!

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  16. Beth says

    February 8, 2009 at 2:14 am

    I thought this sounded like a perfect valentines day dessert for the family too!

    Looks yummy!

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  17. Ioana says

    February 7, 2009 at 12:02 am

    I now know what I’m gonna be making for Valentine’s for dessert!

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  18. Kristi M. says

    February 6, 2009 at 5:44 am

    Holy cow yummy looking! I am going to have to give this one a try.

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  19. Sherral says

    February 5, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    That looks sooooo good!

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