Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Southern Chocolate Cobbler, a decadent dessert that combines a tender cake layer with a gooey chocolate sauce. This easy-to-make treat is a perfect ending to any meal, especially when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the cake batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
- Prepare the dish: Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter without stirring.
- Add boiling water: Carefully pour boiling water over the top without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is set and the bottom is bubbling with chocolate sauce.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving, best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the boiling water to allow the formation of the fudgy chocolate sauce.
- You can double the recipe for a larger crowd by using a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
