Simple, yet elegant! |
Right from the oven! |
This week’s Baked Sunday Mornings challenge is for Quick Skillet Snack Cake. And, I have to say, the name doesn’t begin to describe this perfect little chocolate cake. It is quick, but so elegant. The chocolate cake is light in texture, but packed with flavor with just a kiss of espresso. It takes just minutes to whip the ingredients together before pouring the batter into a parchment-lined cast iron skillet and placing it in the oven to bake.
Perfect Chocolate Frosting |
While the cake is cooling, a quick chocolate frosting is blended from just 4 ingredients – and it tastes just like fudge. It’s perfectly chocolaty and buttery, but not overly sweet. I think it would be great on brownies, too. It was made even better by this 68% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar from Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe in Portland which was exactly the right 3-ounce size required by the recipe.
Baked in a cast iron skillet |
Grab a fork! |
If you don’t have time to join our group, take the time to bake this cake – you’ll be glad you did!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
I can never tire of simple chocolate cakes, and a skillet makes it even more appealing! This is a great recipe, and the frosting amazing. Really love this. Have a great weekend Susan!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love the sound of a kiss of espresso, and look at the frosting!!
Kathy says
Susan, This looks like a perfect snack cake! And perfect to have with my cup of tea!
CJ - Food Stories says
Susan … Love your cake! By the way, you’ve got a couple of great Food Story Photos, there. If you wanted to submit one, I post every Saturday. If you’re interested, check out the details here … http://foodstoriesblog.com/2012/07/28/milk-chocolate-day-new-food-story-photos/
Ozlem's Turkish Table says
Scrumptious cake Susan, I am so ready to tuck in with my fork!:)
Katerina says
You just touched my most sensitive part Susan! This cake is perfect for me!
Lizzy says
Mmmmmmm….I must dig out and dust off my cookbook! This looks perfect for us! Hope you had a fantastic weekend, Susan~
Chelly says
Wow! That looks really good! Wish I would have made it now! Great job!
Virginia Taylors says
I made you southwester orzo salad to go with and it was wonderful! Your pictures are great..love the cake stand.
Littlebakerbunny says
Your frosting looks so gorgeous and silky — your cake looks absolutely terrific!