The deep and rich flavor of molasses brings a whole new life to a simple boxed yellow cake mix in this Molasses Skillet Cake.
![A slice of Molasses Skillet Cake on a plate, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.](https://www.accidentalhappybaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC01443.jpg.webp)
Topped with crunchy and buttery crumble topping, this moist and dense cake doesn’t need anything special to go alongside it, but a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream does make an excellent pairing. I wanted to say a mighty fine pairing, but I’m trying to reign myself in from talking too country.
You guys…I love cake mix. I really do. I don’t ever follow the instructions on the box, but cake mix as an ingredient? Heck ya. I love a good mix hack and today I’ve got one I think you’ll love too.
Molasses Skillet Cake is just about as humble as a country dessert as you can get. It doesn’t take any fancy ingredients and it doesn’t require any fancy tools. You don’t even need a mixer! Just a bowl for mixing and a cast iron skillet for baking.
![The ingredients you will need: boxed yellow cake mix, eggs, ginger, buttermilk, butter, and molasses.](https://www.accidentalhappybaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC01433.jpg.webp)
What you’ll need to make Molasses Skillet Cake:
- Boxed Yellow Cake Mix
- Melted Butter
- Buttermilk
- Molasses
- Eggs
- Ginger
What if you don’t have a cast iron skillet?
Then I’d try and convince you to buy a cast iron skillet because they are such an all-round workhorse in the kitchen. Really, there’s a reason that 98% of our grandmothers and mothers had cast iron skillets in their kitchens. They transition from stove top to oven like a champ, are easy to clean and care for, make THE BEST fried chicken and you can bake a cake in them. Oh, they’re also cheap. Sold yet?
Please note: If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, this cake can be baked in a 9×13 baking pan.
![A slice of Molasses Skillet Cake with whipped cream sits next to a cast iron skillet.](https://www.accidentalhappybaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC01464-1.jpg.webp)
Molasses Skillet Cake is:
- Old-fashioned and Easy
- Crunchy and Crumbly
- Dense and Moist
- Rich and Dark
For an easy and delicious country dinner combination, try pairing this dessert with Slow Cooker Calico Beans.
![A bowl of Slow Cooker Calico Beans sitting on a napkin with a spoon.](https://www.accidentalhappybaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC01485.jpg.webp)
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Molasses Skillet Cake
The deep and rich flavor of molasses brings a whole new life to a simple boxed yellow cake mix in this Molasses Skillet Cake.
Ingredients
- 1 (16.5 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup butter , melted
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 10.5 inch cast iron skillet with baking spray with flour.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Remove 1 cup of the crumbs and set aside for later.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the cake mix and mix well. Some small lumps may remain.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared skillet and top with the reserved crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
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