Gooey Chocolate Sheet Cake Skillet
Gooey Chocolate Sheet Cake Skillet is a rich, decadent dessert with a fudgy center, soft texture, and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate goodness. Served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, it’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water or coffee
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a cast-iron skillet inside while heating.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and hot water/coffee. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, pour in the batter, and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate/caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
For coffee lovers, replace water with more coffee.
For a nutty option, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
