Indulge in this rich and gooey chocolate lava cake, prepared effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Ensure the entire surface is coated to prevent sticking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared slow cooker.
Spread the batter evenly for uniform cooking.
In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder for the topping.
Break up any lumps for a smooth mixture.
Stir the hot water into the topping mixture until smooth.
Ensure the water is hot to dissolve the sugar properly.
Pour the topping mixture evenly over the batter in the slow cooker.
Pour gently to avoid disturbing the batter.
Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent heat.
Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake cool uncovered for 30 minutes.
This allows the sauce to thicken slightly.
Spoon the warm cake into dessert dishes and drizzle with the sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.