If you love the combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, this Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is a must-try! It’s an easy, indulgent dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or anytime you need a sweet treat without heating up your kitchen.
Since this cake is made in the crockpot, you can enjoy a warm, gooey dessert without turning on the oven—perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to battle the heat. The slow cooking process keeps the cake ultra moist, making every bite soft, fudgy, and packed with peanut butter goodness.
With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this is one of those effortless desserts that tastes like it came straight from a bakery. Just mix, pour, set, and let the slow cooker work its magic!
Whether you’re making it for a family gathering, weekend dessert, or holiday celebration, this slow cooker cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of melted chocolate for the ultimate sweet indulgence!
Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- Peanut Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Toppings:
- 1/4 cup fudge sauce
- 26 miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped and cut in half
Instructions:
1 ) Spray a 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
2 ) Using an electric mixer, beat cake mix, water, eggs, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and butter on low speed for 30 seconds and then on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Pour batter into a slow cooker.
3 ) Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
(If your crockpot runs hot, check after 1 hour and 30 minutes.)
4 ) Remove slow cooker insert and place it on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
5 ) Make glaze. Whisk together peanut butter, milk, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Spread on top of the cake.
6 ) Sprinkle fudge sauce and peanut butter cups on top.
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