Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Southern Chocolate Cobbler, a decadent dessert featuring a self-saucing chocolate layer at the bottom. This easy cobbler is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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For the batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: 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. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the batter in the dish.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the batter. Slowly pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set on top and gooey below. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- The magic of this dessert is in the self-saucing chocolate layer at the bottom. Do not stir after adding the water.
- Best served fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
