Mocha Pudding Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 cup butter, melted 
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preparation

Stir together all ingredients except ice cream in a large bowl. Pour into a lightly greased 3-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on LOW 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until set around the edges but still soft in the center. Let stand, covered, 30 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.