Description
Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a rich, fudgy dessert featuring a moist chocolate batter topped with a luscious cocoa-sugar topping and finished with boiling water to create a decadent sauce underneath. Baked until set, this classic Southern treat combines intense chocolate flavor with a comforting, pudding-like texture perfect for serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Additional
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and even. Spread this batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Sprinkle this sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the surface of the batter in the baking dish.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture. Do not stir; the water will sink through and create the gooey sauce underneath as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The cobbler is done when the top is set and the interior beneath forms a fudgy, sauce-like consistency.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try using whole milk or add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- Be careful when pouring boiling water over the batter to avoid splashing.
- The sauce forms underneath the cake, so do not stir after adding water.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be reheated gently in the microwave.
- To enhance presentation, garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
