Description
This decadent Chocolate Cobbler combines a rich, fudgy sauce with a soft chocolate cake topping for a comforting dessert experience. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, it bakes in one dish and is perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Sauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the batter is smooth and well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ¼ cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle this sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour 1 ½ cups boiling water evenly over the sugar and cocoa mixture on top of the batter. Do not stir; the water will seep through during baking to create a fudgy sauce beneath.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The top will set into a chocolate cake layer while a thick sauce forms underneath.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving. Spoon into bowls and optionally top with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For best results, do not stir after adding boiling water to allow the distinct layers of cake and sauce to form.
- Use an ovenproof dish approximately 8×8 inches for correct baking time and depth.
- Serve warm to enjoy the gooey fudgy sauce contrast with the cakey topping.
- Optional toppings include vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
- The recipe yields six generous servings.
