One-Pan Skillet Chocolate Cake
Total Time40 min
Oven350°F
DietGluten & Soy‑Free
Serves4–6Ever find yourself craving something chocolatey but can't be bothered with a ton of steps or clean-up? Yeah, me too. That's how this recipe was born. Over at the Brimly Test Kitchen, we're all about making gluten-free and soy-free recipes that don't taste like cardboard. This one hits all the right notes.
Made in a simple, humble skillet, this recipe is a breeze. I'll do you one better: If you have a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, you can make the entire recipe in just one pan. Mix everything right in your skillet, use a nice silicone spatula to combine the ingredients, and pop that skillet into the oven, minimal cleanup required.
Once we nailed this recipe at the test kitchen, we cooled it for a few minutes, topped it with indulgent toppings, and dove spoons-first into that skillet. What a tasty treat that was! We can't wait for you to give this recipe a try. If you do, let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Enjoy!
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One-Pan Skillet Chocolate Cake
An egg-free, one-pan gluten-free chocolate cake baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm with ice cream. Gum-free and soy-free.
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Bake Time
- 30 mins
- Total Time
- 40 mins
- Servings
- 4–6
- Author
- Stephnie Grace|Brimly
Ingredients
Making a double batch? Bake it in an 8x8-inch pan, like the one in our video. Amounts in the steps are doubled and highlighted too. Pan size and times stay as written.
Making a half batch? Use a small 6-inch skillet, and start checking early since it may bake faster. Amounts in the steps are halved and highlighted too. Pan size and times stay as written.
For Serving (optional)
Recipe Steps
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously glaze a cast iron skillet or baking pan with vegetable oil and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Combine until the mixture is well blended.
Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
Pour the batter into the well-oiled skillet or baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Note: Use a toothpick or skewer to check for doneness. Double this recipe and bake in an 8x8 inch pan for the perfect size, as seen in our video.
Once fully baked, cool the cake for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a generous helping of your favorite vanilla ice cream, a sprinkle of pecans, and chocolate sauce.
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