Imagine sinking your fork into a decadent, gooey brownie that's fresh from the skillet, with ribbons of golden salted caramel swirling through rich, chocolatey goodness. This isn't just any dessert—it's a game-changing experience that will transform your baking game and make your taste buds dance with pure delight! Our Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies are the perfect blend of intense chocolate, silky caramel, and a hint of sea salt that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to warm while preparing the brownie batter.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar until well combined and slightly smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Sift cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and grease lightly with butter or cooking spray. Pour the brownie batter evenly into the skillet.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the top of the batter, using a knife to create swirling patterns throughout the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes. Sprinkle additional sea salt over the top for extra flavor.
- Serve warm, directly from the skillet, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and a beautiful rustic presentation.
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Don't overmix the batter—mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated to keep the brownies tender.
- For extra caramel flavor, use homemade salted caramel sauce if possible.
- Let the brownies cool slightly in the skillet to allow the edges to set and develop a delightful crispy texture.
- For an even more indulgent experience, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store any leftovers (if there are any!) covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 85mg
