Chocolate Mud Cake

Chocolate Mud Cake
1 c. flour
2 tsp. Baking powder
6 TBS butter
1/3 c. chocolate chips
1 c. sugar (2/3 c and 1/3 c added separately)
3 TBS plus 1/3 c cocoa
1 TBS vanilla
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/3 c. milk
1 egg yolk
1/3 c. Brown sugar
1 ½ c. hot water
Whipping cream or ice cream

Coat the inside of a 2 ½ to 5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and set aside. In a large bowl melt butter and chocolate chips in microwave. Whisk in 2/3 c. sugar, 3 TBS cocoa, Vanilla , salt, milk, and egg yolk Add flour mixture and stir until throughly mixed. Pour batter into slow cooker and spread evenly. In a medium bowl whisk together the remaining sugar, cocoa, and hot water until sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture over the batter in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 to 2 hours depending on the size of crock pot. Even when done the cake will be moist and floating, When the sides begin to pull away from sides cake is done. When it’s done turn off the power and remove lid. Let cool for 25 mins before serving with whipped cream or ice cream * Makes 6 to 8 servings.