Crackly tops, fudgy centers, and rich chocolate flavor — these Lodge cast iron brownies bake up with perfectly crisp edges and an irresistibly gooey middle.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cast iron brownies, cottage cheese brownies, lodge cast iron brownies, protein brownie bites
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Calories 250kcal
Equipment
1 Cast iron skillet
2 mixing bowls
1 Whisk
1 Rubber spatula
1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
½cupCottage cheese
1stickButter
⅔cupSugar
2Eggs
1tspVanilla extract
½cupFlour
⅓cupChocolate
½tspBaking powder
¼tspSalt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter your cast iron skillet.
Blend cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth.
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until glossy.
Add the blended cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
Stir in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt until just mixed—don’t overmix!
Pour the batter into the cast iron skillet and smooth the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few fudgy crumbs.
Serve!
Notes
Tips:Beat the Eggs & Sugar Well Whip them together until light and frothy (3–5 minutes). This step is key to achieving that shiny, crackly top!Melt Butter & Chocolate Slowly Use low heat to prevent burning. Smooth, melted chocolate = rich, fudgy brownies.