Pour a boxed brownie mix along with these 4 ingredients over unsalted butter in your slow cooker to create a rich, spoonable dessert you’ll keep coming back to.
This Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Hot Fudge Brownie Pudding is a rich, self-saucing dessert that magically forms two layers as it cooks. A thick brownie batter sits on the bottom while a lighter cocoa mixture is poured over the top. As it heats, the batter rises and sets into a soft, fudgy cake while the liquid transforms into a warm, glossy chocolate sauce underneath—giving you a perfectly layered pudding without any stirring.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Hot Fudge Brownie Pudding
Ingredients:
- 1 box (18–20 oz) brownie mix
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions:
Step 1: Lightly grease a 4–6 quart slow cooker. Spread the butter pieces evenly across the bottom.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix the brownie mix with 3/4 cup of the milk until thick. Spread the batter over the butter layer.
Tip: Keep the batter thick—this helps create the distinct cake and sauce layers.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Slowly pour this mixture over the batter. Do not stir.
Step 4: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or LOW for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. The edges should look set while the center stays soft, with sauce forming underneath.
Step 5: Turn off the slow cooker and let it sit, covered, for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Tip: This resting time helps the sauce thicken into a rich, spoonable consistency.
