Description
Indulgent Southern Chocolate Cobbler melts hearts with its rich, gooey chocolate base and crisp, golden topping. Sweet comfort emerges from this classic dessert, inviting you to savor each heavenly spoonful of pure Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and lightly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a silky chocolate base by combining dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform blend of flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Introduce liquid components to the dry mixture, whisking milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a smooth, velvety batter forms without any lumps.
- Gently transfer the chocolate batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously dust the batter’s surface with a layer of brown sugar and cocoa powder, creating a delicate, sweet blanket.
- Pour boiling water over the entire surface, allowing it to settle without disturbing the layers underneath.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set top and a rich, bubbling chocolate sauce developing beneath.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to suit personal taste preferences.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or oat milk for dietary restrictions.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor profile.
- Achieve a gooey texture by avoiding overmixing the batter and ensuring precise water pouring technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 168 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg