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.

YD YD
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


bikram bk
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This cake is a bit too rich for my taste, but my friends loved it. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Koolboy Tarik
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I've made this cake several times now and it always comes out perfectly. It's my go-to dessert for dinner parties.


Abokor Samale
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This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe. It's so rich and decadent, and the espresso flavor is amazing. I can't wait to make it again!


Genna G
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Skunkman88
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I made this cake for a vegan friend and it was a hit! I used almond milk and vegan butter instead of regular milk and butter.


Kazi Mim
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I used a gluten-free flour blend and the cake turned out great. This is a great recipe for people with gluten allergies.


Timothy Jones
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I made this cake in a muffin tin and it worked perfectly. I got 6 individual lava cakes.


Brady22
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I sprinkled some chopped nuts on top of the cake before baking it. It added a nice crunchy texture.


Yonas Gbremariam
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the top of the cake. It was delicious!


Chaudary Uzair
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I didn't have any espresso powder, so I used instant coffee instead. It worked just fine.


Amar Zeric
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The cake was a little dry. I think I might have overbaked it.


Mr IBO
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Mihai Nicula
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This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my friends loved it. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


life with Robyn
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this lava cake. The espresso flavor really balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate. The cake was also very moist and had a perfect gooey center.


Isiaq Aminat
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so moist and chocolatey. The espresso flavor was subtle but it really added something special. I highly recommend this recipe.


D I X
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This is the best lava cake I've ever had! The chocolate is so rich and decadent, and the espresso adds a nice touch of bitterness. The cake is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Narcisa Lupusoru
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I've made this cake several times now and it always comes out perfectly. It's my go-to dessert for dinner parties.


Ayat Channel
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! My friends couldn't get enough of it.


Carla Marshall
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This chocolate espresso lava cake was a delight! The rich chocolate flavor combined with the hint of espresso was heavenly. The gooey center was cooked to perfection and oozed out beautifully when I cut into it. Definitely a keeper recipe!