Southern Chocolate Cobbler
Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a warm, gooey dessert with a cake-like top layer and a rich chocolate sauce underneath. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this irresistible cobbler is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- For the Batter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups boiling water
- Optional:
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt Butter: Place ½ cup unsalted butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish; melt in the preheating oven.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually add 1 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth.
- Pour Batter: Pour batter over the melted butter in the baking dish; do not stir.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups sugar and ½ cup cocoa powder; sprinkle over the batter.
- Add Boiling Water: Pour 3 cups boiling water over the sugar and cocoa mixture; do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and cake-like.
- Cool Slightly: Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve Warm: Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Make it gluten-free or dairy-free with simple substitutions. Add instant coffee for a mocha flavor or chocolate chips for extra indulgence.