Description
This Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a rich, gooey dessert featuring a chocolatey batter with a sweet sauce that forms during baking. Topped with optional chocolate chips for extra richness, it offers a comforting treat perfect for any occasion. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.
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 Topping
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to blend all dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter into the dry mixture, stirring until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking, then pour the batter in, spreading it out evenly across the dish.
- Make Sauce Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the hot water and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves completely, creating the cobbler sauce.
- Add Sauce Over Batter: Carefully pour the sauce mixture over the batter in the baking dish. Do not stir; this will allow the sauce to form beneath the batter as it bakes.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter if you desire extra chocolate richness.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is set, the edges turn lightly golden, and the center remains slightly gooey.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the cobbler cool for a few minutes to slightly set before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent finish.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and add the optional chocolate chips.
- Do not stir the brown sugar and hot water mixture after pouring over batter; this creates the classic cobbler sauce effect.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Ensure the butter is melted but not hot when mixing it into the batter to avoid curdling.
