Cast Iron Brownies make the best fudgy and delicious dessert. Add your favorite toppings for a crowd pleasing dessert idea.
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Chocolate brownies always make the best dessert for any occasion. Making them in a cast iron skillet gives it the best texture and a fudgy center.
If you love making recipes in your cast iron skillet, check out this Grilled Peach Cobbler Recipe. This peach cobbler is even better topped with vanilla ice cream. Here is another delicious dessert to make, S’mores Quesadilla or Blackstone S’mores.
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Why This Recipe Works
If you love the chocolate flavor of brownies, then you are going to love this recipe. This brownie is made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients and cooks perfectly in a cast iron skillet.
My kids love skillet desserts. We have even made a Cast Iron Skillet Cookie Recipe when they have friends over. Add your favorite toppings for a dessert that the whole family will love.
You may even like this Grilled S’mores Pizza.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Chocolate Chips – Feel free to add different flavors of chocolate chips. You can use dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.
- Additions – If you like chopped nuts or sprinkles add them in when combining the batter ingredients. We have even added in a tablespoon of peanut butter for the perfect chocolate and peanut butter combination.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat the grill to medium heat around 350°F. Place a 10” cast iron pan on the grill to preheat.
Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3 – In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4 – Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not over mix.
Step 5 – Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir to combine.
Step 6 – Carefully grease the preheated cast iron skillet with butter or cooking spray. Pour batter into the prepared skillet and spread it evenly. Place the skillet on the grill and close the lid. Grill for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Step 7 – Using heat-resistant gloves or mitts, carefully remove the skillet from the grill and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 8 – Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Recipe Tips
- Grill Temperature – Try to keep the grill steady at 350°F.
- Rotate Skillet – Since grills can have hot spots, rotating the skillet halfway through the cooking time can help ensure even baking.
- Cast Iron Skillet – When making this dessert recipe, make sure to use a cast iron skillet. This skillet can be placed on the grill or in the oven. If you cast iron skillet is a little rusty, check out these tips on How to Restore Cast Iron Skillet.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these brownies topped with Homemade vanilla ice cream and Homemade Whipped Cream. For a fun and festive look add sprinkles and chopped nuts. This will make the perfect skillet brownie recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this cast iron skillet brownie can be baked in a preheated oven at 350 degrees. Bake the brownies for about 20 minutes. You will know the brownies are done cooking if center is set and inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. The brownies will last about 4-5 days.
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Cast Iron Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat around 350°F. Place a 10” cast iron skillet on the grill to preheat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Carefully grease the preheated cast iron skillet with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into the cast iron skillet and spread it evenly.
- Place the skillet on the grill and close the lid. Grill for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Using heat-resistant gloves or mitts, carefully remove the skillet from the grill and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Dont have a grill Can I make this delicious looking cornbread in the oven instead?
Yes, I would bake the cornbread at 425 degrees F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.