Easy, Tasty, Chocolate

A good friend passed this recipe on to me from Betty Crocker. I halved it, made it, and ate it. All. by. my. self.

Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Sundae Cake


1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (I used skim)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I used olive)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cups chopped nuts (I didn't use, optional I guess)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 1/2 cups hot water

Spray inside of 2- to 3 1/2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl (this could probably be done in the slow cooker). Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread batter evenly in slow cooker.

Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup baking cocoa in small bowl. Stir in hot water until smooth. Pour evenly over batter in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high heat setting 2 hour to 2 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Turn off slow cooker. Let cake stand uncovered 30 to 40 minutes to cool slightly before serving. Spoon warm cake into dessert dishes and spoon sauce over top.

There might be some left for Hubs when he gets home tomorrow.