Skillet Cake
Turn a handful of simple pantry staples into something extraordinary with this easy and delightful Skillet Cake! This single-pan wonder starts with melted butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, creating a rich, golden crust as it bakes. The soft, tender crumb comes together with a quick batter made from all-purpose flour, sugar, vanilla, and just the right touch of milk for added moisture. Perfectly baked in just 25 minutes, this versatile cake can be served straight from the skillet and dressed up with a dusting of powdered sugar or a colorful topping of fresh berries or fruit slices. Whether you’re looking for a fuss-free dessert or a midweek treat, this Skillet Cake is sure to become a family favorite. Perfectly keyworded for "easy skillet cake recipe," "one-pan desserts," and "quick homemade cakes!"
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
- 1 cup berries or fruit slices (optional for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In an oven-safe 10-inch skillet, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to incorporate.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the skillet over the melted butter. Gently smooth the top with a spatula if needed.
Bake the skillet cake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries or fruit slices before serving.
Slice into wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.5 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1474 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 396.8 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1013 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
