Skillet Brownie Sundae for Two

Skillet Brownie Sundae for Two

Yield: 2 servings From Episode 32

A small cast-iron skillet brownie baked fudgy and served warm with sundae toppings of your choice. Ideal for date night or sharing a chocolate dessert.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping
  • Sliced strawberries, hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream (optional toppings)

Steps

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk melted butter and sugar for 1 minute. Beat in vanilla and egg for 1–2 minutes more.
  3. Fold in cocoa, flour, salt, baking powder, and chocolate chips just until mixed.
  4. Scrape batter into a buttered 5–6 inch iron skillet and sprinkle on more chocolate chips if you like.
  5. Bake on the center rack 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Serve warm with any toppings you prefer.