Luscious Chocolate Muffin Cakes

Cast iron cooking is as popular now as it was centuries ago. As in the past, today’s cooks have discovered that cast iron skillets, griddles, pots, pans, Dutch ovens and other types of cast iron cookware  are capable of producing an amazing array of delicious, home cooked meals.  We have collected hundreds of recipes over the years and we hope you will use them to create some great cast iron cooking for your family and friends!

This is not only rich in flavor, it is perfect for breakfast or as an after dinner dessert! When you place these delicious morsels on your table you will be amazed at how quickly these moist cakes will disappear. Your guests will be begging for seconds!

Cooking Instructions:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
*Makes about 16 servings

Ingredients:

• ½ butter
• ½ cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon soda
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 package (12 oz) chocolate chips
• 3 ounces German chocolate, melted

Cooking Steps:

A) Set oven to 325 degrees for preheat and grease your cast iron muffin pan.
B) Mix the butter, shortening, and sugar all together. Then, one at a time, and the eggs and your vanilla.
C) In another bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients (flour, salt, soda). Gradually add the mixture of butter and sour cream to the new bowl. Then mix in the two chocolates.
D) Carefully pour the well stirred batter into the cast iron muffin pan and set into the oven. Leave it to bake for approximately 30 minutes, then remove and serve.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories 461; Fat 24g; Cholesterol 62 mg; Sodium 116mg; Carbohydrate 60g; Protein 5 g.

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