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Decadent Valentine’s Red Velvet White Chocolate Skillet Recipe Easy and Perfect for Date Night

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A warm, rich red velvet skillet cake with melting white chocolate pockets, perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or cozy weekends. This easy recipe delivers a moist, tender dessert with a romantic flair.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil (can substitute melted coconut oil)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup (130g) white chocolate chips or chunks
  • Optional toppings: cream cheese frosting or whipped cream, fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 8-inch cast iron skillet with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until bright and velvety red.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared skillet and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the top, pressing a few slightly into the batter.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the skillet cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the chocolate to set while keeping the cake warm.
  8. Serve warm with optional cream cheese frosting or whipped cream and fresh berries.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better batter consistency. Tent with foil halfway through baking if white chocolate browns too quickly. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond or oat milk plus lemon juice and use coconut oil for greasing. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour and adjust baking time accordingly. Avoid overmixing to keep cake tender.

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Keywords: red velvet, white chocolate, skillet dessert, Valentine’s Day dessert, easy dessert, date night dessert, quick dessert

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