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Cake in Cast Iron Skillet

This decadent and fudgy skillet chocolate cake is an easy, no fuss cake recipe that can be made in one bowl in under an hour. No icing required, simply top with whipped cream or ice cream and your favorite fruit and dig in! Naturally gluten free and dairy free too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Ameican
Keyword: cake in cast iron skillet, chocolate skillet cake, flourless chocolate cake, skillet chocolate cake
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Ansley Beutler

Ingredients

  • 3.5 oz chocolate (about ¾ cup)
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅓ cup Chocolate SunButter
  • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Toppings (optional)

  • cocoa powder sifted on top
  • whipped cream I like coconut whipped cream
  • fresh fruit
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Then, add the chocolate and coconut oil to a pot on the stove and heat over low heat. Stir continuously until melted. Set the pot aside to cool slightly.
    3.5 oz chocolate, 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • In a large bowl, add the eggs, coconut sugar, and vanilla and whisk well. Add the melted chocolate to the bowl and whisk again until well combined.
    2 eggs, ½ cup coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Add the Chocolate SunButter to the bowl and mix again to combine.
    ⅓ cup Chocolate SunButter
  • Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt and fold into the mixture to form a batter. The batter will be slightly thick and tacky like brownie batter.
    3 tablespoon cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pour the batter into an 8 inch oven-safe skillet (I prefer cast iron). Tap the skillet on the counter a few times to level off the batter. Bake the skillet in the oven for 27 - 30 minutes until the edges are pulling away from the skillet.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before adding optional toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg