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Take it slow…
HAPPY FEBRUARY!
Thank you to the Romans for their mid-
February fertility celebrations, which
were the pre-Valentine’s Day
celebrations. In an effort to
Christianize these celebrations, the
Catholic Church began celebrating these
events. By the mid 1300’s, February 14
was associated with “love” as it was
thought 2/14 was the beginning of birds
mating season. Fast forward to today, and
celebrate Valentine’s Day with Chocolate
Lava Cake and ice cream!
Chocolate is still the favorite flavor for
Valentine’s Day. With this simple
Chocolate Lava Cake, you can spend your
time making dinner or return home from
eating out to a warm, yummy dessert.
Remember to pick up some ice cream to
partner with this chocolaty goodness.
Liz Perry Wyss
The Crocked Pot
February 1, 2016
C
HOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
12 servings
1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix-Regular Size
1 2/3 C water
3 large eggs
1/3 C canola oil
2 C cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9oz) instant chocolate
pudding mix
2 C (12 oz bag) semisweet chocolate chips
1.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix,
water, eggs and oil. Beat on low
speed for 30 seconds. Beat on
medium speed for 2 minutes.
Transfer to a greased or crock pot
liner 4qt. slow cooker.
2.
In another bowl, whisk milk and
pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let
stand for 2 minutes or until soft-
set. Spoon over cake batter.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours
until a toothpick inserted in cake
portion comes out with moist crumbs.
Serve warm.