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Gooey Chocolate Sheet Cake Skillet

The Ultimate Gooey Chocolate Sheet Cake Skillet – Rich and Fudgy

This Gooey Chocolate Sheet Cake Skillet is ultra-rich, fudgy, and irresistibly moist with a warm, molten center. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, this easy dessert delivers deep chocolate flavor with a soft, gooey texture—perfect for sharing straight from the pan! Serve it with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Gooey Chocolate Topping:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat And Prep
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 10-12 inch cast-iron skillet with butter or cooking spray.
  • Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in cocoa powder and boiling water, then remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • Stir in sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Step 3: Bake the Cake
  • Pour the batter into the greased skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly gooey.
  • Step 4: Make the Gooey Topping
  • While the cake is baking, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Step 5: Finish And Serve
  • Remove the cake from the oven and immediately drizzle the gooey chocolate topping over the warm cake.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Want it even gooier? Underbake by 2-3 minutes for a molten center!
  • Add crunch! Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the top.
  • Extra rich? Serve with salted caramel drizzle or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 22g
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