Skillet Fudge Brownie For Two (Eggless Recipe)

Name: Skillet Fudge Brownie For Two (Eggless Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 50 gm greek yogurt; 60 gm icing sugar; 60 gm dark chocolate; 15 gm butter; 45 gm flour; 5 gm cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp baking powder; Pinch of salt; Chocolate chunks (optional)

The easiest skillet fudge brownie recipe that his eggless. It has a crinkle shiny crust on the top and a rich brownie pudding like texture on the inside. This recipe is delicious for one but comfortably feeds two.

This is my third skillet recipe and I do not see myself stopping any time soon. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of a brownie, it can give satisfy some of the deepest cravings. This mini skillet brownie recipe is perfect for one but comfortably feeds two. Having said this, I wouldn’t recommend sharing as I love eating it on my own with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, don’t judge me.

My chocolate chip skillet cookie was such a hit and so many of you enjoyed it that I went ahead and made a healthy chocolate chip skillet cookie as well. So here I am making a brownie because it only seemed fitting with my love for brownies. This recipe is eggless but still gives you that classic crinkle, shiny top that is crusty and chewy once baked.

What is a skillet?

A skillet is a pan with a flat base, slanted sides and a handle. Skillets are often deeper than other pans for fast-cooking foods that need to constantly move around the cooking surface to meld. It can be used over the stove (gas or electric) and the oven. Most often than not you will find cat iron skillets or stainless steel skillets purchased as they are long lasting and great quality. I have used a cast iron skillet to make this skillet brownie recipe.

What is a skillet brownie?

A skillet brownie is basically a brownie batter baked in an oven proof pan/skillet. This recipe is a chocolate fudge brownie, which doesn’t mean you can bake any brownie recipe in a skillet as the baking time might vary depending on the type of brownie batter and size of skillet. In my opinion the trick to skillet brownies is always under baking them as the residual heat from the skillet/pan will continue cooking it once removed from the oven.

What is the difference with a brownie and a skillet brownie?

The difference between a brownie and a skillet brownie is that a brownie is transferred to a tray, baked until done, cooled and cut into bars. Where as a skillet brownie is when you put all the batter into a skillet and bake it until done. Skillet brownies are served in the skillet itself while still warm and most likely would be underbaked to a certain degree and the residue heat of the skillet will continue to cook the brownie as it is being served.

What is the difference between skillet and frying pan?

If the sides are slanted, the pan is a skillet, which is also sometimes called a frying pan or fry pan. If the slides are straight, it’s a sauté pan. A skillet, sometimes referred to as a frying pan or a frypan, is a shallow pan with slanted sides according to Sardel Kitchen. The terms are used interchangeably however most often than not a skillet can be used to bake in the oven as well which means the frying pan should also be oven proof.

Do I need a skillet/cast iron to make this recipe?

It is a skillet brownie meaning you need to bake it in a skillet. However any cast iron pan also would work. But if you don’t have either then you should definitely bake it in an oven proof dish of the appropriate size, it will still be delicious however, it wont be a skillet brownie anymore.

What are single serving/small batch recipes?

Single serve recipes are those which serve one portion. When baking this is not easy to achieve as most baked goods feed at least 6 people, things like cakes, cookies and breads aren’t commonly made for single serve options. However this recipe is a single serve, arguably it feeds 2 though. Then again 1 serving is 2 portions so we are in the clear here.

Is this a small skillet cookie recipe?

This recipe is a single serve portion but feeds 2 mouths, making it the perfect sharing dessert. You don’t need many ingredients to make this recipe and it certainly does satisfy and with the addition of more chocolate chunks on top, you can serve it warm with two spoons and vanilla ice cream, milk or whipped cream.

How to bake brownies in a skillet?

Pour the prepared brownie batter into the suggested pan/skillet and bake in the oven. The timing would depend on the size oof the skillet and the temperature of the oven. Having said this I would suggest always underbaking your skillet baked goods as we are serving the dessert in the skillet, it would continue cooking with residual heat and hence underbaking ensures the brownie don’t dry out.

Why bake in a skillet?

It heats up evenly and holds the temperature of the heat making sure the food/ingredients are cooked/baked evenly – making it foolproof and easier/more convenient.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey?

Fudge brownies are known to have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. Hence add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. Cakey brownies have more flour. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you’re going fudgy or cakey – contrary to popular belief.

What ingredients do you need to make this Skillet Fudge Brownie For Two?

To make these eggless skillet brownies recipe we need greek yogurt/thick full fat yogurt, icing sugar or powdered sugar, dark chocolate or semi sweet chocolate, butter, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt and more chocolate chunks. I like toping the brownie with flakey sea salt once baked.

What equipment do you need to make this Skillet Fudge Brownie For Two?

To mix the. Brownie batter we need a small mixing bowl and whisk. Another bowl to melt the chocolate and butter. The brownie is baked in a 5 inch cast iron skillet. You can use any 5 inch oven proof pan to makes this mini skillet brownie recipe.

How to make this Skillet Fudge Brownie For Two?

Preheat the oven to 160℃ and brush a 5 inch cast iron skillet with a little butter or oil. In a bowl add the chocolate and butter, warm in the microwave for 10 seconds intervals until melted. Took me 20 seconds. In another bowl whisk the yogurt and sugar until the sugar has dissolved – this should take 3-5 minutes. Add the cooled melted chocolate mixture into the yogurt mixture and whisk until combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt and whisk until smooth – if your dry. Ingredients have lumps in them – pass it through a strainer before adding into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and top with. Chocolate chunks. Bake for 18-20 mins. If you like the brownies more gooey then bake it for less time. I would always recommend under baking the brownies. You know the brownies are done with the top has risen, is shiny and has a crust.

Serving and storing this Skillet Fudge Brownie For Two?

Serve it immediately while warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or milk. The brownie deflates as it cools down and stays gooey for a day. It will start getting firmer as it cools in the skillet. It is a single serve recipe which means you would not have leftovers. However I would recommend storing the leftovers by removing them from the skillet and transferring to an air tight container. Store at room temperature for 1 day and in the fridge for 4 days.

Looking for more single serve recipes?

Now that we have covered how to make this Skillet fudge brownie for two, you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more healthy recipe inspiration.

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