Mini-Skillet Fudgey Brownie
July 15, 2026
A brownie cooked directly in a mini cast iron skillet, cut into 2 servings. The combination of all-purpose and almond flour gives it a dense, fudgy texture, and the chocolate chips on top form a crackly surface as it bakes.
Ingredients
- 10g unsalted butter
- 20g (1.5 Tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 25g (2 Tbsp) granulated sugar, or substitute 30g allulose
- 20g (1.5 Tbsp) light brown sugar
- 20g (3 Tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2g (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
- 22g (3 Tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 22g (3 Tbsp) almond flour
- 20g semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 20g pecans, almonds, or walnuts, chopped
This recipe can be suitable for diets:
Nutrition Facts
Makes 2 servings
Serving sizeabout 120g
Per serving
Calories445
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g42%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 46g17%
Dietary Fiber 4g14%
Total Sugars 16g
Includes 14g Added Sugars28%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 55mg4%
Iron 4mg22%
Potassium 340mg7%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Instructions
- Melt the 10g of unsalted butter directly in the mini skillet over low heat on the stovetop. Remove from the heat, then stir in the 20g of olive oil, 25g of granulated sugar, 20g of light brown sugar, and 20g of cocoa powder until the mixture is uniform.
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- Let the skillet cool for two minutes so it is warm, not hot. Whisk in the egg and 2g of vanilla extract. Beat vigorously with a fork right in the skillet until the batter pulls together, looking smooth and glossy.
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- Add the 22g of all-purpose flour and 22g of almond flour. Stir gently until the flour completely disappears. Fold in 10g of the chocolate chips and half of the chopped nuts. Scatter the remaining 10g of chocolate chips and the rest of the nuts evenly across the top.
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- Oven Method: Place the skillet directly into a cold oven. Turn the oven on to 325°F. Because the oven heats up gradually, the total baking time will be around 18 to 21 minutes. Start checking at 18 minutes; the edges should be dry and set, while the center retains a slight jiggle. Air Fryer Method: Place the skillet directly into the cold air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 300°F and cook for 13 to 15 minutes. Check at the 13-minute mark to ensure the top forms a thin, crackly crust without overcooking the center.
- Let the brownie rest in the skillet on a heat-safe surface for 15 minutes. The residual heat from the cast iron finishes setting the dense, fudgy center and allows the almond flour structure to firm up before eating.
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Written by Will Chiong who lives and works in New York building useful things.