Single Serve Fudgy Brownie

Zoha Malik

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If you are one of the very few people who actually want to make just a single brownie, this Single Serve Fudgy Brownie recipe is perfect for you! It takes only 20 minutes to make, is ultra fudgy, gooey and chocolatey, and fully satisfies the brownie craving.

hand holding a single serve brownie and pulling it into 2 halves showing the gooey and fudgy texture inside

And if you’re in the market for a full-batch brownie recipe, you should definitely try out my viral Fudgy Brownies!

Read the full blog post below for detailed notes, tips, tricks, photos and videos.

WHAT IS A SINGLE SERVE BROWNIE?

The term “Single Serve” describes any recipe which makes only one serving, meaning it is perfect to feed just one person. These recipes are ideal for people who live alone, want to bake on a budget, or want to watch their portions.

As the name suggests, a single serve brownie is basically one brownie!

single serve brownie on a small plate with a shiny top; chips sprinkled around it. picture from the top

TIPS TO MAKE THIS SINGLE SERVE FUDGY BROWNIE

Although this recipe is super simple, you can make it even better by following these tips:

  1. Accurately measure the ingredients! Use standard baking spoon measures, and make sure to fluff up the flour and cocoa powder before measuring them
  2. Use high quality dark chocolate, ideally between 65-70% cocoa. I have always had the best results with Valrhona Caraibe
  3. Don’t reduce the sugar. After a lot of testing, I have found that reducing the sugar in a brownie makes it less moist and fudgy, and also reduces its shine. If you’re worried about the sweetness (which I don’t think you should be), you can use a darker chocolate
  4. Really whisk in the sugar! This helps get the shiny crust of a brownie
  5. Don’t over-mix after adding the dry ingredients. Just gently fold until combined
  6. Do not over bake. Brownies should be quite soft when removed from the oven, as they then develop a fudgy texture when they cool down
single serve brownie on a small plate with a shiny top; chips sprinkled around it

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I bake this single serve brownie in?

I used a mini loaf pan to bake this single serve brownie. Alternatively, you can also divide the batter between 2 small muffin cups, or in 1 large ramekin! Just keep in mind that the baking time will vary depending on what you bake the brownie in.

What can I substitute the egg with?

You can substitute the egg with 1 tbsp of yogurt, but note that the texture and flavor will be affected.

Can I double or triple this recipe to make more brownies?

Yes you can, but if you’re not making a single serve brownie, I suggest making a full batch of my favorite fudgy brownies instead!

hand holding a single serve brownie and pulling it into 2 halves showing the gooey and fudgy texture inside
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hand holding a single serve brownie and pulling it into 2 halves showing the gooey and fudgy texture inside

SINGLE SERVE FUDGY BROWNIE RECIPE

by Zoha Malik

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The most incredible, gooey and fudgy single serve brownie you will ever make!

Yield:1 brownie

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter (21g)
  • 20g dark chocolate, 65-75% cocoa
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder (I prefer dutch processed)
  • 1/4 of an egg
  • 1.5 tbsp granulated sugar (21g)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (13g)
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour (8g)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped milk chocolate or chocolate chips (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 335F (conventional) and prepare a mini loaf pan / ramekin / muffin cups by brushing with butter or nonstick spray
  2. Add the butter and chocolate to a small heat-safe bowl, and microwave in 15s increments until they are melted and warm
  3. Add the cocoa powder and whisk it in
  4. Break one egg in a separate bowl and whisk to break it down. Take 1 tbsp (which is about 1/4 of an egg) and add it to the batter. Whisk it in
  5. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and whisk for a good 1-2 minutes
  6. Sift in the flour and salt, and use a small rubber spatula or spoon to gently fold it in
  7. Lastly, fold in the chopped chocolate or chips
  8. Pour the batter into the mini loaf pan
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the brownie is set on the edges but soft in the middle. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out with sticky crumbs on it (but not wet / liquidy)
  10. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Shaaz

    Hi my brownie did not bake properly at all it was raw .i had to bake for much longer and still the underneath was not baked .please help.

    1. Zoha Malik

      Hi Shaaz! What kind of pan were you baking in? Oven settings?

  2. anna

    hey! i did your brownie recipe and this single serve one too but after 15 minutes its literally raw. what did i do wrong? i followed all the instructions

    1. Zoha Malik

      Hi Anna! That shouldn’t be happening. Are you sure your oven is correctly calibrated? Did you pre-heat it before you started baking?

  3. Asia

    Zoha i am from Pakistan and you are Amazing dear best recipes in written that’s is very incredible thank you

    1. Zoha

      Thank you so much Asia, sending so much love to Pakistan! 💕 So happy the recipes are working well for you!

  4. Alina Maryam

    I love how u bake and the method of baking n I’m glad dat u reached me by insta…

    1. Zoha

      Aw, thank you so much!

  5. Zara

    This recipe tastes so good omfg 💗

  6. colafish30

    This recipe is delicious. I made brownies for my whole class. The students loved them

    1. Zoha

      AWW thank you!

  7. Maria

    Made this today and it was delicious

    1. Zoha

      Yay!

  8. arwa

    it was soo tasty. my family loved it and I’ve been coming back to this recipe everytime i need to make brownies

    1. Zoha

      So glad to hear that, thank you!

  9. Liz

    You mentioned the gram measurements for most of it except cocoa powder. When I looked it up online it says 2tsp of cocoa powder is 11.38 gms (2tsp). But you say that flour is only 8gms (1tbsp). Isn’t flour and cocoa powder the same consistency? So how is Google saying I need more cocoa in gms but in terms of spoons tsp is smaller than tbsp. Could you give the right measurement for cocoa used?

    And also the video tutorial isn’t attached in this page? Is there a link I can see it at ?

    1. Zoha

      Hi Liz. Flour and cocoa powder are not the same density, so they won’t be the same grams. However, the reason why cocoa powder is not mentioned in grams is because most kitchen scales are not accurate with such a small quantity (2 tsp). The measurements provided are correct.

  10. Kelly

    This was quick, easy and yummy. I also for once had all the ingredients I needed on hand.
    Thanks!

  11. Lisa

    I loved the fudgy texture. It was just right. However, it was too sweet for my taste. I wonder if cutting the amount of sugar would affect the texture? I am not sure.

    1. Zoha

      Hi Lisa! You can definitely decrease the sugar but the texture won’t be as fudgy then

  12. Rama

    Looks amazing!! Would be great to make a single one and not gorge on the whole batch 😂
    Can i skip or sub the egg? Will it still work?

    Thanks much! ❤️

    1. Zoha

      Hi Rama! I haven’t tried skipping or subbing the egg but do let me know how it goes it you do so 🙂

  13. Hana

    I made this yesterday..and its the best brownies ive had!!im so happy i found your recipe..

    1. Zoha

      WoW! That’s high praise, thank you so much!

  14. Zoha

    So glad you like it!

  15. Laiba Ansari

    This is the best single serve brownie????

    1. Zoha

      YAY!

  16. Keta

    How do you measure 1/4 egg?

    1. Zoha

      It’s explained in the instructions – break an egg and whisk it, then take 1 tbsp 🙂

      1. Vanya Manthena

        Hi Zoha!
        Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made this once and it turned out great.
        I wanted to make this again but this time I substituted egg with greek yogurt and it just wouldn’t bake.
        Should I adjust the temperature or time when substituted with greek yogurt?

        1. Zoha

          Hi Vanya! Unfortunately I have only tested this recipe with egg so can’t make recommendations about greek yogurt.

          1. Pepper Lino

            Brownie recipe was good and easy though when I baked it I baked it for 18 minutes and it wasn’t cooked at all so I cooked for another 10 minutes but it still wasn’t really cooked only crusty at the top but I still ate it slightly raw and it was amazing 🤩

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