Chocolate Skillet Cake With Milk Chocolate Frosting

Name: Chocolate Skillet Cake With Milk Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces finely chopped milk chocolate, between 25 and 48% cacao (about 1 cup, heaping; 170g); see our list of; 8 ounces heavy cream (about 1 cup; 225g); Salt, to taste; 6 ounces unsalted butter (about ½ tablespoons; 170g); 6 ounces black coffee, or hot tea such as Assam (about 3/4 cup; 170g); 1 1/2 ounces Dutch cocoa, such as; (about 1/2 cup, spooned; 45g); see note; 3 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, roughly 72% (about 1/2 cup, heaping; 85g); see our list of; 8 ounces light brown sugar (about 1 cup, packed; 225g); 1/4 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 1/2 teaspoons; 7g); 3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 4 large eggs (about 7 ounces; 200g), straight from the fridge; 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour, such as Gold Medal (about 1 cup, spooned; 125g); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Servings: persons

6 ounces finely chopped milk chocolate, between 25 and 48% cacao (about 1 cup, heaping; 170g); see our list of
8 ounces heavy cream (about 1 cup; 225g)
Salt, to taste
6 ounces unsalted butter (about ½ tablespoons; 170g)
6 ounces black coffee, or hot tea such as Assam (about 3/4 cup; 170g)
1 1/2 ounces Dutch cocoa, such as
(about 1/2 cup, spooned; 45g); see note
3 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, roughly 72% (about 1/2 cup, heaping; 85g); see our list of
8 ounces light brown sugar (about 1 cup, packed; 225g)
1/4 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 1/2 teaspoons; 7g)
3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
4 large eggs (about 7 ounces; 200g), straight from the fridge
4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour, such as Gold Medal (about 1 cup, spooned; 125g)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1
Add milk chocolate to a mixing bowl. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, bring cream to a simmer over medium heat. When bubbling hard around the edges, pour over milk chocolate in bowl. Whisk by hand until smooth, stir in salt to taste, and set aside until no longer steaming, about 15 minutes, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
2
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 350u00b0F (180u00b0C). Combine butter and coffee or tea in the same 10-inch cast iron skillet as before (no need to wash or rinse). Warm over low heat until butter has melted, then remove from heat. Mix in cocoa and dark chocolate, followed by brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Working gently to avoid splashes, whisk in eggs, followed by flour and baking soda. Continue whisking until smooth and well combined.
3
Place skillet in oven and bake until cake is firm, though your finger will still leave an impression in the puffy crust, about 30 minutes. The timing will vary depending on the skillet's gauge, but a toothpick inserted into the center should come away with a few crumbs still attached. Cool cake in skillet until no trace of warmth remains, about 1 1/2 hours.
4
Vigorously stir milk chocolate ganache with a flexible spatula until it begins to thicken to a yogurt-like consistency that's a little looser than a buttercream. Scrape over the cooled cake and sculpt into swoops and swirls, using a small spoon or offset spatula. Enjoy immediately or leave at room temperature until ready to serve, up to 24 hours at cool room temperature. After cutting, wrap leftover slices individually and store at cool room temperature up to 2 days more.

1348

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces finely chopped milk chocolate, between 25 and 48% cacao (about 1 cup, heaping; 170g); see our list of, 8 ounces heavy cream (about 1 cup; 225g), Salt, to taste, 6 ounces unsalted butter (about ½ tablespoons; 170g), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Skillet Cake With Milk Chocolate Frosting Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Skillet Cake With Milk Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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