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GRILLED+GINGERBREAD+COOKIE+CAKE

Cast Iron Skillet Grilled Gingerbread Cake

  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 20min
  • Cook Time: 30min
  • Total Time: 50min
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: grill or oven

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 + 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 + 2/3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 +1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 +1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • vanilla bean ice cream
  • caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat grill/oven to 325°F degrees.

  1. In a 10 inch cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat stirring, until it starts to bubble and is completely melted. Add sugar, stirring well and keep stirring until smooth and glossy.

  2. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Don’t add the eggs immediately or you will end up with scrambled eggs.

  3. Once cooled add egg and egg yolk, stir well then mix in molasses.

  4. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, slowly add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture in the cast iron skillet. Then stir in cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper.

  5. Place on the preheated grill for about 30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. and the inside is slightly soft.

  6. Top with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce, and powdered sugar. Best served while it’s still warm.