Is the Exec or SS skillet better for making a Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake?

[SusanBP0129]

Do you recommend doing the Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake in the Executive 12" Skillet or the Stainless to showcase the SS line.....
Thoughts?

 

[chefann]

HO mentioned in some materials that skillet cakes that are not specifically designed for the SS will not come out well in it. So I'd use the Exec.

 

[SusanBP0129]

Thanks Ann! I saw them do it in the Stainless, but I don't want to risk a disaster!
Exec it is!

 

[chefann]

Are you sure it wasn't the new Mocha Skillet Cake? That one is designed for the SS.

 

[SusanBP0129]

Nope! But I still didn't want to take the risk!!
I made it in the Exec and of course, it came out great!
I will have to try it in the SS at home first!

Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening, butter or margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 package (18.25 ounces) devil's food cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
4 squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet chocolate for baking, coarsely chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
1/2 cup pecan halves
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of Stainless (12-in.) Skillet with shortening and flour, tapping out excess flour (see Cook's Tip).

2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Gently pour batter over bottom of Skillet, spreading evenly. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Using Oven Mitts, carefully remove Skillet to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool cake according to package directions. Loosen edges of cake; carefully invert cake onto Simple Additions® Large Round Platter.

3. Place chocolate and half of the ice cream topping in Small Micro-Cooker®. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Carefully spread caramel mixture over cake using Large Spreader.

4. Coarsely chop pecans using Food Chopper; sprinkle evenly over cake. Drizzle with remaining ice cream topping, if desired. Let stand until topping is set. Cut into wedges. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

 

[chefann]

Cool. It must be OK, if it says to use the SS - and it does include greasing and flouring. I do know that "sticky" cakes like pineapple upside down will stick.

 

[missyciccolella]

I guess if you butter and flour the skillet it should be ok - kind of like a big cake pan. I would still try it at home first...

Also, good to know about the pineapple upside down cake - I love that one, but will stick to exec.

 

[J.Corley]

What if I only have the 10 in skillet?I haven't redeemed my points for the 12in skillet yet. I only have the 10 in that comes in the set. Is there a skillet cake I can do in this one? How much do they rise?

 

[PCSarahjm]

HOT skillet

Nope! But I still didn't want to take the risk!!
I made it in the Exec and of course, it came out great!
I will have to try it in the SS at home first!

Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening, butter or margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 package (18.25 ounces) devil's food cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
4 squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet chocolate for baking, coarsely chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
1/2 cup pecan halves
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of Stainless (12-in.) Skillet with shortening and flour, tapping out excess flour (see Cook's Tip).

2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Gently pour batter over bottom of Skillet, spreading evenly. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Using Oven Mitts, carefully remove Skillet to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool cake according to package directions. Loosen edges of cake; carefully invert cake onto Simple Additions® Large Round Platter.

3. Place chocolate and half of the ice cream topping in Small Micro-Cooker®. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Carefully spread caramel mixture over cake using Large Spreader.

4. Coarsely chop pecans using Food Chopper; sprinkle evenly over cake. Drizzle with remaining ice cream topping, if desired. Let stand until topping is set. Cut into wedges. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

I made this the other night at a show in Exec....Turn out great. But let me tell you what that skillet is HOT when it comes out of the oven. I used the mitt and a pot holder but my arm touched the end of the long handle.
OOOOUUUUCCCCHHHH!!!!!!! Be carefull with whatever skillet you use b/c they are very very hot straight from the oven.