Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Southern Chocolate Cobbler. With a crisp, brownie-like top and a gooey, molten chocolate center, this easy dessert recipe is the perfect fix for chocolate lovers. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or when you need a quick dessert idea, it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream. Whether you’re after easy baking recipes, dessert ideas, or an old-fashioned treat, this Southern classic delivers on all fronts.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for batter)
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
1½ cups boiling water
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir to form a thick batter and pour into the prepared dish.
4. In another bowl, mix brown sugar and the additional cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter without stirring.
5. Carefully pour boiling water over the top layer—do not stir. Let the magic happen in the oven.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and the bottom is gooey.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter to deepen the chocolate flavor.
Be sure not to stir the boiling water into the topping—this is what creates the rich chocolate sauce underneath.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cobbler, southern dessert, easy dessert, quick baking recipes, comfort food, chocolate recipes