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Easy Southern Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

Southern Chocolate Cobbler


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  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet southern chocolate cobbler emerges as a rich dessert blending gooey chocolate sauce with a tender cake-like topping. Warm servings deliver pure comfort, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this classic southern treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (340 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cups (710 ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
  • 4 tbsps (24 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish by placing it in the warming oven, then remove and let stand.
  2. Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually incorporate milk and vanilla, stirring until the batter reaches a silky consistency. Gently pour the batter over the melted butter without disturbing the layers.
  3. Create the topping by combining sugar and cocoa powder in a separate bowl. Distribute this mixture evenly across the surface of the batter.
  4. Carefully drizzle boiling water over the entire dish, maintaining distinct layers without stirring. The water will create a unique texture during baking.
  5. Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Look for a set surface with a slightly fluid underneath, indicating the perfect cobbler consistency.
  6. Remove from oven and let the dessert rest for 15 minutes. This cooling period allows the cobbler to stabilize and develop its signature gooey texture.
  7. Serve warm, garnishing with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the rich chocolate base.

Notes

  • Customize cocoa intensity by adjusting powder amounts for deeper or milder chocolate flavor.
  • Select high-quality cocoa powder like Dutch-processed for richer, more complex chocolate notes.
  • Ensure water temperature is boiling to help create signature gooey chocolate sauce underneath the crust.
  • Serve immediately after cooling to experience optimal texture contrast between crispy top and molten chocolate bottom.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 357 kcal
  • Sugar: 65 g
  • Sodium: 142 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 70 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg