Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Skillet Brownie with Berry Garnish

Ingredients:

200g bittersweet dark chocolate (70%), chopped
150g unsalted butter
200g light brown sugar
80g caster sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
100g plain flour
30g cocoa powder
1/2 tsp sea salt

For the Garnish:
Fresh raspberries and blueberries
Optional: lightly whipped cream or vanilla crème fraîche

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan)
• Melt the butter and dark chocolate together gently until smooth
• Whisk both sugars into the warm chocolate mixture
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
• Stir in the vanilla extract
• Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt
• Fold the dry ingredients into the batter just until combined
• Pour into a well-buttered cast iron skillet
• Bake for 22–25 minutes until the edges are set and the centre remains fudgy
• Rest for 10 minutes before slicing
• Finish with fresh berries and cream or crème fraîche if using