CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO LAVA CAKE

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When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It's gooey and saucy but not crazy sweet. It's also potluck-perfect. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
3 cups 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, adding espresso powder before mixing. Transfer to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Pour over batter. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out with moist crumbs., Sprinkle top with chocolate chips and baking chips. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand, uncovered, until chips are softened, 15-30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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