Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of Southern Chocolate Cobbler, a gooey and comforting dessert that combines a cake-like top with a luscious chocolate sauce at the bottom. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
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Main Batter:
- 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 whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Prepare the topping: Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a small bowl.
- Assemble: Spread the batter in the baking dish, sprinkle the topping mixture on top, and pour boiling water over. Do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is set but the bottom remains gooey.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain the cobbler’s gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
