Chocolate Chip Cast-Iron Coffee Cake

FOR THE CAKE

• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

 FOR THE TOPPING

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. cocoa powder

1. Preheat grill on indirect heat to 350º F. Grease an 8-9 inch cast-iron skillet (one that has a nice rim to allow the cake to rise).
2. Prepare the topping ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk and set aside.
4. In a bowl, using a hand-held mixer (or by hand if you wish), cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, and beat well to combine. Mix in the sour cream. Add the vanilla. Add the flour mixture, and blend well to combine. Add the chocolate chips, and mix well to combine. Scoop 1/2 of the batter into the skillet. Spread evenly. Sprinkle 1/2 of the topping over the batter.
5. Scoop the remaining batter on top, and spread evenly. Sometimes I find a knife works best.
6. Sprinkle on the rest of the topping.
7. Place on your heated grill.
8. Bake for approximately 40 minutes (with the lid down). **Note** DO NOT LIFT the lid before 35 minutes. You want to keep the temperature consistent in the grill.
9. Check for doneness with a cake tester.
10. Remove from grill. Let cool if you want to slice and serve.

Also, you can cool slightly and top with ice cream. Serve warm right out of the skillet.

ENJOY!!