Chocolate Cobbler

This gooey chocolate cobbler recipe is so quick and easy to mix up. A fudgy chocolate cake sits on top of a layer of hot fudge sauce. Top it with ice cream for a decadent dessert everyone will love. You don’t need a mixer and it takes 15 minutes or less to mix up!​

 

One of my all time favorite desserts is a molten chocolate cake. It’s my go to dessert for a chocolate fix. But then I discovered this chocolate cobbler. It’s such an easy chocolate dessert. Top it with a scoop of ice cream and I’m in heaven. It’s like a lava cake but only easier.

Because is there anything more comforting than cobbler? Like a peach blueberry cobbler in the summertime, or maybe this Christmas cranberry cobbler? I think not.

This southern chocolate cobbler recipe, also known as chocolate pudding cake, is an easy dessert to bring to your next potluck or get-together. A rich chocolate batter gets sprinkled with a cocoa mixture and then hot boiling water is poured over the whole dish. It creates this moist chocolate cake layer on top of a molten chocolate layer underneath. It’s like a rich hot fudge sauce waiting for you. The key to this dessert is finding some patience and letting it cool so the layer under the cobbler thickens up!

This chocolate cobbler recipe is a must-try. It’s rich, decadent, and surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. It is perfect for when you need a chocolate craving.

So, whether you’re a baking pro or just craving something sweet, let the Chocolate Cobbler be your ticket to chocolate heaven. Trust me; your sweet tooth will thank you forever!

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• Calling all coconut lovers with these easy coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate! They are must make cookie!

Why You Will Love This Chocolate Cobbler

• Easy to make: This is such an easy recipe to make, even for novice bakers. The pantry ingredients are simple and the steps are straightforward.
• Rich and decadent: This cobbler is rich and decadent, with a fudgy chocolate layer and a rich chocolate sauce. It’s perfect for chocolate lovers.
• Versatile: This cobbler can be customized to your liking. You can add nuts, chocolate chips, or other toppings- such as chocolate ice cream or whipped cream. You can also use different types of cocoa powder or milk.

Ingredients Needed

For the cake:

• 1 cup (120  g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoons instant espresso powder, optional– While optional, adding instant espresso powder enhances the chocolate depth without adding a distinct coffee flavor.
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (21 g) Dutch cocoa powder– The use of Dutch cocoa powder is recommended for a more intense chocolate flavor and darker color. 
• 1/2 cup (120 mL) milk – You can use any type of milk you have.
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 g), melted and slightly cooled – You can also use salted butter just omit the added salt.

For the topping: 

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar 
• ½ cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar 
• ¼ cup (21 g) cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups ( mL) boiling water- The key ingredient for creating the fudgy, pudding-like layer. Pour it over the batter without stirring to achieve the desired texture.

How to Make This Easy Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350^oF. Grease an 8×8 baking pan. 

In a medium bowl or large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, espresso powder (if using)and cocoa powder in a bowl. 

With a spatula, add the milk, vanilla, and melted butter to the sugar mixture until smooth. 

Pour cake batter into the bottom of the baking dish.

In a small bowl, make the topping. Stir together the sugar, brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the top of the batter. 

Pour the boiling water over the mixture. Do not stir.

Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is set. Remove from the oven, and cool the pan slightly before serving. I like to let it sit for 10-15 minutes just to let the sauce set up a bit on top of the cobbler but for extra sauce serve right away. 

Serving Suggestions

I love serving this chocolate cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or you can get creative with your ice cream flavors – try mint chip, snickers, or cookies and cream! But you can also serve with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. You can top with toasted pecans or walnuts for a little crunch.

If you want to get really decadent, drizzle on extra hot fudge sauce or homemade caramel sauce.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cobbler dense and tough.
• Pour the boiling water over the cobbler slowly and evenly. This will help to prevent the cobbler from becoming too runny. And don’t stir! 
• Use Dutch cocoa. You can use unsweetened cocoa powder instead of a Dutch-process cocoa powder for this cobbler, but the chocolate flavor won’t be as intense.
• Don’t skip the espresso powder! Espresso powder is optional but helps bring out the chocolate flavor.

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