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Southern Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

3 from 3 votes
Chocolate Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert recipe. With a delicious brownie-like topping and a rich fudge sauce on the bottom, this Chocolate Cobbler is like a lava cake but so much easier to make. Great for reunions, potlucks, and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup 113g butter
  • 1 1/2 cups 297g granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons 16g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups 226g self-rising flour
  • 1 cup 227g whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons 9g vanilla extract
Chocolate Cobbler Topping:
  • 2 cups 396g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 42g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups 681g boiling water
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving optional but recommended

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in a 9x13 baking dish and put in preheated oven to melt. Remove and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, milk and vanilla for the batter. Spoon batter into baking dish over melted butter. Do not stir.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder for topping. Sprinkle evenly over batter in pan.
  4. Pour the boiling water carefully over the top of the batter and topping. Do not stir.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until top is set. Bottom will still be a little loose and saucy.
  6. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving warm, topping with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for easy mixing.
  • To make self-rising flour, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Don't overmix the batter - just mix until dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Let cobbler rest for 15 minutes after baking to allow sauce to thicken properly.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat portions gently before serving.

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