Allow us to introduce you to the gooiest, fudgiest, easiest chocolate cake on the planet.
This may be the simplest cake ever.
The trick is to let the cake finish cooking outside of the slow cooker for a pudding-like center.
Photo: Victor Protasio
Serve it with whipped cream or ice cream if desired, but trust us, you’ll want it.
This recipe was developed by Emily Nabors Hall.
Generously coat a 3-quart round or oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
Pour batter into slow cooker.
Drape a clean kitchen towel over slow cooker, and place the lid over the towel.
Pull towel taut under lid.
Cook on LOW until edges are set, about 3 hours.
Remove insert from slow cooker to a wire rack, keeping towel and lid in place.
Let stand until center is mostly set, about 30 minutes.
Scoop warm pudding cake onto individual plates, and dust evenly with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately with ice cream if desired.
