Giant Skillet Cake (No-Bake Cookie)

Giant Skillet Cake (No-Bake Cookie) is a easy French recipe that serves 8. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Papa en Cuisine on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 52 min

Cost: $4.65 total, $0.58 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g Unsalted butter (At room temperature, cut into cubes)
  • 150 g White sugar (Granulated sugar)
  • 1 Egg (At room temperature)
  • 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift before use)
  • 100 g Dark chocolate chips (Choose at least 70% cocoa)
  • 1 c. à café Vanilla extract (Optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 pincée Salt (Enhances the chocolate flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough

    In the bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract and mix. Fold in the sifted flour, salt, and finally the chocolate chips.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Rest the dough

    Let the dough rest for 5 minutes at room temperature so the flour hydrates slightly.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Heat the skillet

    Place the non-stick skillet over low heat and let it warm for 2 minutes. The skillet should be hot but not smoking.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: feu doux

  4. Pour the dough

    Drop the dough into the hot skillet, spread it lightly with the spatula to form a disc about 3 cm thick.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: feu doux

  5. Cook the first side

    Let it cook for 10 minutes without moving. The bottom should turn golden and the center start to set.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: feu doux

  6. Flip the cookie

    Using a large spatula, gently flip the cookie and cook the other side for 7 minutes until it is also golden.

    Time: PT7M

    Temperature: feu doux

  7. Rest and serve

    Remove the cookie from the skillet, place it on a rack and let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 pieces.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: Milk, Gluten, Eggs

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Giant Skillet Cake (No-Bake Cookie)

Recipe by Papa en Cuisine

A huge, soft cookie cooked in a skillet, perfect for holidays or when you don't have an oven. Gentle cooking over low heat ensures a melt‑in‑the‑mouth interior and a golden crust on the outside.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
20m
Prep
22m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.65
Total cost
$0.58
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cook over low heat to avoid burning the bottom.
  • Flip the cookie carefully to avoid breaking it.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot skillet with oven mitts.
  • Do not leave the skillet unattended on the heat.

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