Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Southern Chocolate Cobbler, a gooey self-saucing dessert that combines a rich chocolate cake with a luscious pudding layer. This easy-to-make treat is the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour the melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the dish—do not stir.
- Prepare Topping: Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder, then sprinkle over the batter. Slowly pour boiling water over the topping—do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set on top and gooey below. Let cool slightly before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not stir the layers for the self-saucing effect.
- You can double the recipe for a larger batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
