Description
A classic Southern Chocolate Cobbler featuring a rich chocolate cake batter topped with a fudgy chocolate sauce created by pouring boiling water over a cocoa-sugar topping. This comforting dessert is baked until bubbling and served warm, perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake 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 & Sauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until evenly combined. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter is smooth. Spread this evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder for the topping. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture without stirring. This step will create the signature fudgy sauce beneath the cake as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and a gooey chocolate sauce forms underneath.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let the sauce thicken a bit. Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Be careful when pouring boiling water over the batter to avoid splashing or burns.
- Do not stir after adding the water; the layering effect creates the cobbler’s signature sauce and cake texture.
- This dessert is best served warm to enjoy the full flavor of the fudgy chocolate sauce.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- For added texture, consider topping with chopped nuts or serving with fresh berries.
