Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of Southern Chocolate Cobbler. This easy-to-make dessert features a gooey chocolate base with a luscious sauce topping, creating a heavenly treat for chocolate lovers.
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 and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter: Spread the batter in the prepared dish.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Add boiling water: Carefully pour boiling water over the mixture. Do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is set but the bottom is gooey.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- The chocolate sauce thickens as it cools slightly.
- 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
