Easy Crock Pot Chocolate Fudge Pudding (Self‑Saucing Dessert)

 

If you’re craving a cozy, old‑fashioned dessert that practically makes itself, this Chocolate Fudge Pudding (Crock Pot) is about to become your new favourite. It’s a simple, comforting slow‑cooker recipe that delivers a soft, fudgy chocolate sponge with a rich sauce that magically forms underneath as it cooks — the kind of nostalgic, self‑saucing pudding families have loved for generations.

This recipe is wonderfully easy, uses everyday ingredients, and doesn’t require turning on the oven — perfect for warm days, busy schedules, or anyone who wants a homemade dessert without the fuss. You can even halve the recipe for smaller households and it still turns out beautifully. Serve it warm with cream or vanilla ice cream, and watch it disappear.

Whether you’re cooking for family, sharing with friends, or treating yourself to something special, this slow‑cooker chocolate pudding is a guaranteed crowd‑pleaser that brings comfort with every spoonful.

 

My daughter was here for a sleepover at the weekend and I wanted to cook  us a bit of a special meal, including a dessert.  I didn't really want to have my oven on for a lot of time. I did roast us a chicken, but I dd it in my Our Place Air Fryer Oven, which doesn't really heat up the kitchen.

 I have a cookbook by the Australian Women's Weekly, entitled "Slow Cooking." It is a fabulous compendium of recipes  to cook long and slow, in the slow cooker (crock pot), stove top or in the oven.  I had flagged this Chocolate Fudge Pudding a long time ago, and I thought to myself, there is no time like the present!

I have made Chocolate Fudge Pudding in the oven many times, and its a real favourite, but I had never considered doing it in the slow cooker.  I didn't want to drag out my large slow cooker however, nor did I want to have to deal with oodles of leftovers, so I threw caution to the wind and halved the recipe.

With great success I might add!  It worked out beautifully, and was done in roughly 3/4 of the time. (I would start checking it halfway through the recommended cook time just to be sure.)

Chocolate Fudge Pudding has always been a real family favourite of ours.  Its the kind of pudding that goes together simply and then bakes itself pretty much, with the end result being a delicious fudgy cake type of pudding (much like a steamed pudding), along with a rich chocolate sauce that bakes like magic at the bottom of the pudding.

This was delicious served warm with lashings of pouring cream on top. Vanilla Ice Cream also goes well. This is the perfect dessert for these hot days when we don't want to be turning on our ovens and heating up the kitchen!

 

REASONS WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

It’s pure, old‑fashioned comfort. This pudding gives you that nostalgic, steamed‑pudding feel — a soft, fudgy chocolate sponge with a rich sauce that magically forms underneath as it cooks. It’s the kind of dessert that feels like home, every single time.

The slow cooker does all the work. No oven needed, no watching or fussing. Just mix, pour, sprinkle, and let the crock pot quietly transform everything into warm chocolate bliss. Perfect for days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.

It’s a guaranteed crowd‑pleaser. 

I have never met anyone who didn’t love it — I have even seen people who profess to “hate chocolate desserts,” go back for seconds. That’s the kind of recipe you keep forever. 

Easy to scale for any household. Cooking for one or two? Halve the recipe and it still turns out beautifully — done in about three‑quarters of the usual time. A perfect small‑batch dessert when you want something cozy without leftovers.

Family‑friendly and fun to make. One reader made it with her six‑year‑old granddaughter, who was thrilled with the results and declared the whole family would love it. It’s simple enough for little helpers and rewarding for everyone.

Delicious with any topping. Serve it warm with cream or vanilla ice cream — both are heavenly. The contrast of cold cream against warm chocolate sauce is irresistible. 

 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

TO MAKE

CHOCOLATE FUDGE PUDDING (CROCK POT)

Everything is pretty simple. There is nothing extraordinary here.

• 90g butter (3 ounces) (6 TBS)
• 180ml milk (3/4 cup)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 190g caster sugar (1 cup)
• 225g self raising flour (1 1/2 cups + 2 TBS)
• 2 TBS good quality cocoa powder
• 1 large free range egg, beaten lightly
• 200g soft light brown sugar (1 cup, packed)
• 2 additional TBS of cocoa powder
• 625ml boiling water (2 1/2 cups)

To serve (optional):

• pouring cream
• vanilla ice cream

  

NOTES ON INGREDIENTS

• I use salted butter. It is all I keep in my house.
• I use whole milk. Again, it is all I keep in my house.
• Caster sugar is a fine granulated sugar. You can whiz regular granulated sugar in a food processor for about 30 seconds to make caster sugar.
• You can easily make your own self-rising flour. For every cup (120g) of flour required add 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt. I usually make up two to three cups at a time and store it in the freezer.
• Make sure you use cocoa powder and not chocolate drink mix or hot chocolate mix.

  

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE FUDGE PUDDING IN THE CROCK POT

Its really quite easy. Even a child can do it.

1. Butter a 4 1/2 litre (18 cup) slow cooker bowl.  (Do not skip this step.)
2. Melt the butter in the milk over low heat.  Let cool for several minutes and then stir in the sugar and vanilla.  (Do not allow to boil, you basically just want the butter to melt.)
3. Sift together the flour and first amount of cocoa powder.  (I use a fine mesh sieve for this. It helps to remove any lumps from the cocoa powder.)
4. Stir this into the milk /butter mixture along with the egg, mixing all together well.  Pour into the buttered slow cooker bowl. (Make sure the batter is smooth.)
5. Sift together the brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder.  Sprinkle evenly over top of the batter in the slow cooker.  (Do NOT stir this in.)
6. Pour the boiling water evenly over all. 
7. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or until firm. (It should not be jiggly. The top should look dry.) 
8. Remove the bowl from the slow cooker.  Let stand five minutes and then spoon out into bowls to serve.  Pass the cream or ice cream!

 

HELPS & TIPS FOR MAKING CHOCOLATE FUDGE PUDDING

(CROCK POT)

⭐ 1. Halving the Recipe Works Beautifully

If you’re cooking for one or two, you can halve the recipe with great success — Marie did this herself and it cooked perfectly in about ¾ of the usual time .

⭐ 2. Only Use Half the Egg When Halving

Beat the egg lightly and use half of it. This works very well, and you can even use a tiny “pee wee” egg if you have one .

⭐ 3. Start Checking Early

Even with the full recipe, it’s smart to start checking halfway through the recommended cook time to avoid overcooking .

⭐ 4. Use the Right Size Slow Cooker

A 4½‑litre (18‑cup) slow cooker is ideal for the full recipe, ensuring the pudding cooks evenly and the sauce forms properly at the bottom .

⭐ 5. Don’t Stir After Adding the Topping

Once you sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa over the batter and pour the boiling water on top, do not stir. This is what creates the magical self‑saucing effect at the bottom of the pudding .

⭐ 6. Serve It Warm for Maximum Gooeyness

This pudding is at its absolute best when served warm, with cream or vanilla ice cream — both are delicious options .

⭐ 7. Leftovers Reheat Beautifully

Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently in the microwave. The texture stays lovely and soft even the next day .

⭐ 8. Great for Baking with Kids

The recipe is simple and forgiving — one reader’s six‑year‑old granddaughter helped with most of the steps and was thrilled with the results .

⭐ 9. Perfect Dessert When You Don’t Want to Heat the Kitchen

Since it cooks entirely in the slow cooker, it’s ideal for warm days or busy holidays when you want dessert without turning on the oven .

⭐ 10. Loved Even by People Who “Don’t Like Chocolate”

People who claims to dislike chocolate desserts have eaten two helpings. This pudding wins everyone over

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN THIS RECIPE BE SUCCESSFULLY HALVED?

Yes! You can successfully halve the recipe and it turns out beautifully. I have done this before. You will find that it is cooked perfectly in about 3/4 of the usual time. I do use a smaller crock pot.

IF I HALVE THE RECIPE SHOULD I STILL USE ONE EGG?

No — just use half the egg. Beat the egg lightly and use half of it in the batter. this works very well, or you can use a very small  or  “pee wee” egg

WHAT SIZE SLOW COOKER SHOULD I USE?

A 4½‑litre (18‑cup) slow cooker is recommended for the full recipe. If you halve the recipe, you can use a smaller slow cooker without issue. 

HOW LONG DOES THIS TAKE TO COOK?

Cook on HIGH for about 2½ hours, or until the top is firm. If you halve the recipe, start checking around halfway through the recommended time. 

DOES IT REALLY MAKE IT'S OWN SAUCE?

Yes! This pudding magically creates a rich chocolate sauce at the bottom while the top becomes a soft, fudgy sponge — very much like a self‑saucing steamed pudding.

HOW SHOULD I SERVE IT?

It’s best served warm, with pouring cream or vanilla ice cream. Both are delicious.

HOW CAN I STORE ANY LEFTOVERS?

Store leftovers in the refrigerator, and reheat gently in the microwave when ready to serve. 

 

MORE SLOW COOKER DESSERTS TO ENJOY

Admittedly I have not cooked a lot of desserts in the crockpot/slow cooker. I really need to do more. In the meantime here is a delicious rice pudding that I cooked in my slow cooker. It as fabulous!

CREAMY CROCK POT RICE PUDDING - Old‑fashioned comfort at its very best — silky, rich, and gently scented with vanilla and a whisper of orange zest. Arborio rice cooks low and slow in plenty of whole milk until it becomes beautifully tender and creamy, with the slow cooker doing all the work so there’s no scorching and hardly any stirring needed. A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar adds a warm, cozy finish, and if you’re feeling indulgent, a spoonful of raspberry sauce or your favourite jam turns each serving into a nostalgic little treat

  

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Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Yield: 6

Author: Marie Rayner

A delicious gooey chocolate sponge pudding that makes its own sauce.  This cooks in the slow cooker.  You can very successfully cut this in half for the smaller family or smaller appetites.

ingredients:

• 90g butter (3 ounces) (6 TBS)
• 180ml milk (3/4 cup)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 190g caster sugar (1 cup)
• 225g self raising flour (1 1/2 cups + 2 TBS)
• 2 TBS good quality cocoa powder
• 1 large free range egg, beaten lightly
• 200g soft light brown sugar (1 cup, packed)
• 2 additional TBS of cocoa powder
• 625ml boiling water (2 1/2 cups)

To serve (optional):

• pouring cream
• vanilla ice cream

instructions:

1. Butter a 4 1/2 litre (18 cup) slow cooker bowl.  Melt the butter in the milk over low heat.  Let cool for several minutes and then stir in the sugar and vanilla.  Sift together the flour and first amount of cocoa powder.  Stir this into the milk /butter mixture along with the egg, mixing all together well.  Pour into the buttered slow cooker bowl.
2. Sift together the brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder.  Sprinkle evenly over top of the batter in the slow cooker.  Pour the boiling water evenly over all. 
3. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or until firm.  Remove the bowl from the slow cooker.  Let stand five minutes and then spoon out into bowls to serve.  Pass the cream or ice cream!

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