Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Southern Chocolate Cobbler. This easy-to-make dessert features layers of chocolate goodness with a self-saucing effect that will wow your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in milk and vanilla. Pour over butter.
- Prepare topping: Mix brown sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle over batter. Slowly pour boiling water over the topping.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set on top and gooey below. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Don’t stir the layers—this is key to the self-saucing effect.
- You can double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch dish if serving a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
