Description
If you’re craving a dessert that brings rich, fudgy chocolate flavor with minimal effort, Southern Chocolate Cobbler is the perfect choice. This cozy, old-fashioned treat magically creates its own gooey sauce while baking—like a brownie and hot fudge pudding in one! It’s a must-have for quick desserts, comforting dinner ideas, or when you need a crowd-pleasing easy recipe. Whether served with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream, this chocolate cobbler is guaranteed to steal the show among your favorite food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for batter)
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
⅓ cup melted butter
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
1½ cups boiling water
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder (2 tbsp), baking powder, and salt.
3. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder (¼ cup).
6. Sprinkle the sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter—do not stir.
7. Gently pour boiling water over the top of the dish without stirring.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top looks set and a bit crackly.
9. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with your favorite topping.
Notes
For best texture, use boiling—not just hot—water to create that rich chocolate sauce.
Do not stir after pouring the water; layering is key for the self-saucing effect.
This dish is best served warm. Reheat individual portions in the microwave to revive the gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/8 of pan)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy dessert, southern chocolate cobbler, hot fudge cake, comfort food, quick dessert, chocolate recipes