By Akshara
July 26, 2026
Baking a decadent chocolate treat should never require washing an army of mixing bowls, baking pans, and spatulas. This one-pan skillet brownie brings together rich melted butter, dark chocolate, and cocoa powder to create an intensely fudgy interior with a gorgeous, crinkly top crust. Melting the butter and chocolate directly in your cast-iron skillet sets up the base effortlessly before stirring in the rest of the pantry staples. Baked until just set in the middle, it yields a warm, gooey dessert that begs to be served straight from the pan with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top.
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter  100g dark chocolate, chopped  3/4 cup granulated sugar  2 large eggs  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1/3 cup all-purpose flour  1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder  1/4 teaspoon salt
Melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together in an oven-safe skillet over low heat, stirring constantly until completely smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Whisk the sugar directly into the warm chocolate and butter mixture, then beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until glossy.
Whisk the sugar directly into the warm chocolate and butter mixture, then beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until glossy.
Smooth the thick batter evenly inside the skillet and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 to 22 minutes until the edges are firm and the centre remains delightfully fudgy.