Description
This Skillet Brownie recipe offers a rich and fudgy chocolate dessert that’s baked directly in a cast iron skillet. Perfectly gooey with a slightly set top, these brownies provide a satisfying texture and deep chocolate flavor, ideal for serving warm with ice cream or on their own.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mixture
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate (1 ¼ cup)
- ¾ cup salted butter
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare skillet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter. Set aside to ensure the skillet is ready for baking.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Combine the semisweet chocolate and salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or melt together on the stovetop over low heat. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and glossy, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat eggs: Using a stand mixer, beat the three large eggs for 1 minute or until they become pale and thick, which helps incorporate air for a better texture.
- Add sugar: Add the granulated sugar to the beaten eggs and continue beating for an additional minute until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Combine chocolate mixture and vanilla: Slowly add the melted chocolate and butter mixture along with the vanilla extract to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir on low speed until the batter is uniform and smooth.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and fine sea salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until all ingredients are incorporated and the batter has a smooth consistency, taking care not to overmix.
- Pour batter into skillet: Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared cast iron skillet, smoothing the top to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the top is set and only slightly jiggly in the center. The brownies will continue to set after removal, so avoid overbaking for a fudgy texture.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the brownies; they should be just set with a slight jiggle for a fudgy texture.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve an even bake and adds to the rustic presentation.
- Let the skillet cool slightly before slicing to help the brownies hold their shape.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra treat.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate with bittersweet chocolate for a richer taste if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
