Skillet Chocolate Lava Cake

It's great to get back to one of my favorite things.....COOKING!! It's been 3 weeks since our little Ava Drew arrived and things are finally starting to get back to normal. She is such a good, sweet baby. (Thank you Lord) :) Our church family blessed us tremendously by bringing us meals every evening and we are so thankful. It was such a huge help and I also got to try out other people's dishes, which I always enjoy. One fun Friday night, about 2 weeks in, I decided to make this dessert for the family. I picked this recipe because the ingredients are usually always in the pantry AND it's really simple to put together. Most importantly, it's absolutely delicious! It's one, giant chocolate lava cake! Who wouldn't enjoy that?!




Skillet Chocolate Lava Cake

1 package fudge brownie mix
4 oz. bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used closer to 1 cup)
2 cups water
1 jar chocolate fudge ice cream topping (original recipe calls for 12 oz, but I like the results better with the 16 oz jar)
1/2 tsp vanilla

- Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies. Spread batter over the bottom of a large skillet (around 12 inch). Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over batter.
- Put ice cream topping and water in a bowl and whisk until combined. Microwave on high 5-6 minutes or until boiling. Whisk again and add vanilla. (This mixture will be very thin.) Pour ice cream/water mixture over brownie batter in skillet.
- Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. The top of the brownie will be very saucy but it will thicken as it cools off. Place on a cooling rack to cool.
- Spoon into bowls and top with vanilla ice cream. Top ice cream with Magic Shell or I like to melt bittersweet chocolate chips in the microwave for around 45 seconds then drizzle over the ice cream. It will harden up like Magic Shell does, but it's much yummier! You could also top with your favorite toasted nuts , or dress it up with some fresh mint.