Description

Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a gooey, fudgy, self-saucing chocolate dessert with a soft cake-like top and a rich molten base. This easy one-pan classic is the ultimate Southern comfort dessert—best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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For the batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup whole milk

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups boiling water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder for the batter.

Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.

In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter (do not stir).

Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of everything. Do not mix — just pour it gently over the back of a spoon or directly over the topping.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set but there is a gooey chocolate sauce bubbling underneath.

Remove from the oven and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Don’t stir in the water—it’s what creates the sauce
Use real butter for the richest flavor
Serve warm; it thickens as it cools
Top with ice cream or whipped cream for contrast
Store covered and reheat gently to maintain gooey texture