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Chocolate Cobbler

A warm and comforting dessert featuring a saucy chocolate bottom with a tender cake on top, perfect for feeding a crowd without fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American, Soul Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the batter
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Other
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water Use very hot water for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly blended.
  3. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the surface.
Topping
  1. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder for the topping. Sprinkle over the batter.
  2. Carefully pour hot water over the entire dish without stirring.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes until the top develops a soft crust and a sauce forms underneath.
  2. Let it rest for several minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Scoop warm cobbler into shallow bowls so you get equal parts cakey top and warm sauce. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For a deeper chocolate flavor, swap 1 tablespoon of the flour for extra cocoa in the batter. Use a glass baking dish for better visual appeal.