Description
This Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a decadent yet simple dessert featuring a rich chocolate batter topped with a fudgy sauce created by pouring boiling water over a cocoa and sugar mixture. It bakes to a gooey, chocolatey delight perfect for serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Sauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Spread this batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Evenly sprinkle this sugar-cocoa mixture over the batter in the dish.
- Add boiling water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the powdered sugar and batter without stirring, which allows a sauce to form during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set and the sauce underneath is fudgy and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly, then serve warm by spooning into bowls. Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Be careful when pouring the boiling water over the batter to avoid burns.
- Do not stir after adding boiling water; the separation creates the signature cobbler sauce.
- Serving warm with vanilla ice cream enhances the dessert’s richness and complements the fudgy sauce.
- Use an 8×8-inch baking dish for the best thickness and cooking time results.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
