Watch how to make slow cooker pumpkin spice cake

Some desserts have dinner party looks, and some… don't. This delicious recipe isn't the most refined-looking dessert, but as we all know, it's what's on the inside that counts. It's a breeze to throw together and smells amazing while it's baking away in your slow cooker.

We're working on the basis that a tiny thing like a 'shabby' appearance isn't going to put you off trying this fabulous dish, and trust us; your faith will be repaid tenfold when you taste it.

Serve this unpretty-but-utterly-delicious pumpkin cake with the finest vanilla ice cream you can lay your hands on; then dim the lights and softly croon, "you are beautiful… no matter what they say..." to your fabulous dessert. Or just, y'know…eat it.

Note: All slow cookers are a little bit different in temperature and calibration. This recipe was tested in Cooktop Cove's Test Kitchen using this slow cooker, which is available for purchase here.