Description
Southern chocolate cobbler delivers a luxurious dessert experience that melts hearts with its rich, gooey center and irresistible chocolate sauce. Warm servings invite you to savor each spoonful of this classic comfort treat straight from a cherished family kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder until well integrated.
- Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture without lumps.
- Spread the chocolate batter evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer.
- Create the topping by mixing cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture generously and evenly over the chocolate batter, covering the entire surface.
- Gently pour hot water over the entire dish, allowing it to settle on top of the batter and sugar layer. Do not disturb or stir the mixture.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a set top that begins to pull away from the dish’s edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the rich, gooey texture to develop before serving.
Notes
- Customize Texture by adjusting water amount for a gooier or firmer cobbler base.
- Enhance Flavor with a splash of espresso or coffee instead of water to deepen chocolate intensity.
- Make Gluten-Free by substituting regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend without compromising taste.
- Elevate Serving by topping with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg