Description
Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent self-saucing dessert with a soft chocolate cake topping and a gooey fudgy sauce underneath, best served warm with ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar and additional cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour hot water evenly over the top without stirring.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top looks set and cakey.
- Allow cobbler to cool slightly before serving.
- Spoon warm cobbler into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the hot water; this creates the fudgy sauce layer.
- Serve warm for the best gooey texture.
- Vanilla ice cream pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate flavor.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American