Description
Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a comforting and rich dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake-like base topped with a luscious chocolate sauce. This easy-to-make cobbler blends cocoa, brown sugar, and optional chocolate chips to create a warm, gooey treat perfect for sharing. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Sauce and Toppings
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the cobbler.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir the vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter into the dry mixture, mixing until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish, then pour in the batter, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Create the chocolate sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the hot water and brown sugar. Pour this liquid gently over the batter without stirring. This will form the sauce that sinks to the bottom during baking.
- Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter if using, for extra richness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is set with lightly golden edges but still slightly gooey in the center.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
- Optional serving suggestion: Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious dessert experience.
Notes
- Do not stir after pouring the hot water and brown sugar mixture over the batter, as this is crucial to forming the sauce layer during baking.
- Use a 9×9-inch baking dish for best results to ensure the cobbler cooks evenly.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add an extra layer of gooey chocolate flavor.
- Letting the cobbler rest slightly after baking helps the sauce thicken and the flavors to meld.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan butter.
