Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Southern Chocolate Cobbler. This old-fashioned dessert bakes up a moist, chocolaty cake with a decadent chocolate sauce beneath. Serve warm for a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for batter)
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Topping:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp cocoa.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Layer Batter: Spread batter in the baking dish evenly.
- Prepare Topping: Mix ½ cup sugar, brown sugar, and ¼ cup cocoa. Sprinkle over batter.
- Add Water: Carefully pour boiling water over the top without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set with a sauce underneath.
- Serve: Spoon warm cobbler with sauce over each serving.
Notes
- This dessert creates its own chocolate sauce while baking.
- Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cobbler
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
