Gooey “German” Pumpkin Skillet Cake

[layers_of_eli]

Y'all. This cake is INSANE. And it's easy. And you just have, have, have to make it. It’s a moist, simple pumpkin skillet cake with a layer of gooey, rich toasted pecan and coconut filling ladled over top. Mike and I ate it with ice cream (duh) and a totally excessive drizzle of caramel sauce, swooning with every bite. You’re going to LOVE it.

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[spracker]

Would you believe, we still don't have a cast iron pan?!

[layers_of_eli]

Given how much I know you cook, girl, I do not believe it! LOL. I love mine so much that I've gone a little cast iron crazy... ;)

[spracker]

I knowww! We have talked about getting one for ages. I guess we just don't want one that's teeny tiny, and any of the decent sized ones are pretty pricey. We did get a new wok last week in the Chinatown section here! Our old one was long overdue to be replaced. Sad! Well, a cast iron skillet is still on the list. Maybe we can splurge this Christmas. :)

[layers_of_eli]

I know what you mean! I was able to find a pretty reasonable 10-inch Lodge brand skillet (at Williams-Sonoma, no less, which is usually so expensive). I'd recommend looking at Lodge when you're ready -- I really like mine!

[spracker]

Ooh, thanks for the tip! Do you find that the 10-inch is a good size for desserts and dinner stuff? I've seen some dinner recipes that use a cast iron skillet in the oven, and I'm not sure what size would be ideal. (There's 2 of us here.)

You know what else I really want? One of those double-burner skillets! [daydreams..]

[layers_of_eli]

I do! I bought a 12-inch and ended up buying a 10-inch later because it seemed more widely useful, actually!

[spillcanvas3685]

Seconded! I bought my Lodge at Target, or you can also get them on Amazon! It was reasonable!

[mysid]

I got one of mine for cheap and the other for free! I was visiting an area with a lot of lakes and summer cottages. As people buy old cottages and update them, they get rid of the "old fashioned" stuff already in them. I got one cast iron pan at a second hand shop, and another was given to me by someone who otherwise would have thrown it away.

[spracker]

I am envious! I've been checking thrift stores, but, no luck. Just regular 'ol non-stick pans. None of the good stuff. :(

[rhodielady_47]

I thought I'd drop in on your conversation just long enough to suggest that you look into getting a second-hand iron skillet. The crazy things almost last forever you know. I have a cast iron skillet that my mom gave me that her mom bought just after she got married back in the 20's. I also have a cast iron griddle that I got from my other grandmother that she used back in the 40's and 50's. As long as they don't crack or wear through, they're good for use.
I always look for them whenever I check out a second-hand store. Once you've cleaned them up, you're in for a world of good southern food.
BTW--There's a lot of people who actually think that older skillets cook better than new ones and I'm one of them.
Hope this helps.
:)

[spracker]

I have been! I'm not opposed to it.. I do see a cast iron skillet as one of those items that's durable enough to last for years! I just haven't found one yet that wasn't *still* surprisingly expensive (even for a used one.)