Southern Chocolate Cobbler
This classic Chocolate Cobbler features a brownie-like topping with rich fudge sauce underneath. Easy Southern comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
For the Base:
- ½ cup 113g butter
- 1½ 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
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 2 cups 396g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 42g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups 681g boiling water
Optional for Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Melt Butter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the oven until melted. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, self-rising flour, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the batter gently over the melted butter in the dish. Do not stir—this layering creates the cobbler’s fudgy layers.
Step 3: Add the Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix the 2 cups of sugar and ½ cup of cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle this dry topping evenly over the batter in the pan. Again, do not stir.
Step 4: Add Boiling Water
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of everything.
- This might look like a chocolate mess, but it’s the magic that forms that gooey fudge sauce.
Step 5: Bake
- Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is just set. The bottom will still be molten and saucy.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Let it cool for 15–20 minutes to set slightly.
- Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate Southern comfort dessert.