Description
This Chocolate Cobbler is a decadent Southern dessert featuring a tender cake-like crust and a gooey chocolate sauce. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food treat.
Ingredients
- For the Batter: Unsalted butter (½ cup), granulated sugar (1½ cups), unsweetened cocoa powder (4 tbsp), all-purpose flour (2 cups), baking powder (2 tsp), salt (¼ tsp), milk (1 cup), vanilla extract (2 tsp)
- For the Topping: Granulated sugar (2 cups), unsweetened cocoa powder (½ cup), boiling water (3 cups)
- For Serving (Optional): Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sugar, cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add milk and vanilla to form a batter.
- Pour batter over melted butter (do not stir).
- Mix topping sugar and cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over the top (do not stir).
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is set. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
Notes
- Use boiling water to activate the sauce.
- Customize with nuts, cinnamon, or espresso powder for unique flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern