Chocolate Cobbler
This Chocolate Cobbler is an old-fashioned chocolate dessert with a rich, gooey chocolate sauce hiding under a soft, cake-like top. As it bakes, it magically creates its own fudgy pudding layer on the bottom. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you’re craving chocolate.
Servings: 8
Calories: 319kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar divided
- 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 ½ cups water boiling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the butter in an 8-inch square baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while it preheats.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the self-rising flour, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder. Stir in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup sugar and ¼ cup cocoa powder.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven once the butter is melted.
- Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter. Do not stir.
- Sprinkle the sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter.
- Slowly pour the boiling water over the entire dish. Do not stir.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a larger batch, double the ingredients and bake in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Do not stir after adding the boiling water, this creates the signature gooey chocolate sauce layer on the bottom.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg