Quick Skillet Brownie with Salted Caramel Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Fudgy skillet brownie baked to perfection and topped with a luscious homemade salted caramel sauce. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers unsalted butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
• 1/3 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar with 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
3. Step 3: Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, sift together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
6. Step 6: Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch cast-iron skillet and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Step 7: Bake for 25-28 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.
8. Step 8: Meanwhile, make the salted caramel by heating 3/4 cup granulated sugar over medium heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly until it melts into a deep amber color, about 5-7 minutes.
9. Step 9: Remove from heat and carefully whisk in 3 tbsp unsalted butter until melted, then slowly add 1/3 cup heavy cream while whisking. Return to low heat and cook for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
10. Step 10: Stir in 1 tsp sea salt flakes and remove from heat.
11. Step 11: Let the brownie cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the salted caramel sauce generously over the top before serving warm.