Description
Chocolate cobbler is a warm, gooey dessert with fudgy pudding on the bottom and moist cake on top. It’s rich, easy, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
For the Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup sugar
1½ tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Topping:
¼ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms. Fold in walnuts, if using.
Spread the batter into a greased 1.5-quart casserole or square baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix together the topping ingredients: sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter—do not stir.
Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the topping—again, do not stir.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the top looks set but still has a jiggle underneath (this creates the fudgy layer).
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Do not stir after pouring the boiling water—this is what creates the rich chocolate sauce below the cake.
For a deeper flavor, substitute boiling water with hot coffee or espresso.
Add dark chocolate chunks or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a twist.
A double batch fits well in a 9×13-inch dish.
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
