If you are searching for a new chocolatey treat to enjoy, this Southern Chocolate Cobbler recipe has to be added to your list. It's almost like a large chocolate lava cake with a moist cake on top and a luxurious chocolate sauce underneath. It's so delicious, yet almost addictive.
I have a huge sweet tooth, and whenever I'm looking for something chocolatey, I often turn to this warm chocolate dessert. It's simple to make and satisfies any chocolate craving almost instantly. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone as the ultimate chocolate lover's dessert.
If you like delicious cobblers, you will love Banana cobbler, Pecan Pie Cobbler and Skillet peach cobbler.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's simple to prepare: This is a very simple old-fashioned chocolate cobbler. It's quick to mix up and bake, so you can enjoy a rich homemade dessert.
- It's made for chocolate lovers: Have you ever had chocolate casserole? That is basically what this cobbler is! It's layered with moist chocolate cake and a gooey chocolate sauce for anyone who is looking for something extra decadent.
- It's easy to customize: I love that you can tweak this recipe for chocolate cobbler to fit your preferences. Whether that means adding chocolate chips or switching up the extract, you can make something new yet still scrumptious.
Ingredients
- Flour: I use all-purpose flour, but you can use a gluten-free blend or cake flour if you like.
- Brown sugar: I like the complex flavor of brown sugar and how it gives the cake layer a lovely texture, too.
- Cocoa powder: This gives the cobbler and the sauce its rich and chocolatey flavor. I prefer Dutch-process cocoa for the best balance.
- Vanilla extract: This is one of the most important ingredients because it enhances the chocolate flavor of the cocoa powder.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Black Forest. Fold dried cherries into the cake batter, and if you like, you may add a couple of splashes of cherry juice to the sauce component.
- Peanut butter. Swirl creamy peanut butter into the cake batter for richness and a salty flavor.
- Orange. Try orange extract instead of vanilla and add some orange zest for a chocolate orange version.
How to Make Chocolate Cobbler
Below are the steps you'll need to make this easy chocolate cobbler recipe. Preheat your oven to 350°F before you begin.
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients. Add all the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk until they are well combined.
Step 2: Whisk the wet ingredients. Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
Step 3: Combine the mixtures. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until the batter is smooth.
Step 4: Transfer to the baking dish. Carefully pour the batter into the baking dish.
Step 5: Prepare the sauce. Combine the boiling water with brown sugar and cocoa powder in a glass measuring cup.
Step 6: Pour it over the cake batter. Gently pour it evenly over the cake batter.
Step 7: Bake it. Pop the baking dish into the oven and bake the cobbler for 25-30 minutes or until the cake layer has risen through the chocolate sauce mixture.
Step 8: Cool and serve. Allow it to cool slightly for a few minutes and then enjoy it with scoops of vanilla ice cream or some M&M ice cream.
Recipe Tips
- Grease the pan well: Spray the pan generously with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the cake doesn't stick to the sides when serving it.
- Don't stir it: Once you pour the sauce mixture over the cake batter, leave it alone! You must resist the urge to stir it so it bakes correctly.
- A little jiggling is fine: You don't want the cobbler to be firm when it comes out of the oven. It should be slightly jiggly in the center because of the chocolate sauce.
If you love chocolate desserts for a crowd, you may also enjoy Oreo delight with chocolate pudding.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: You may reheat a portion of cobbler in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until warm.
Serving Suggestions
- Add a fun crunchy topping like some S'mores snack mix or crushed butter toffee pretzels for texture.
- An easy meal like beef with garlic sauce would be great to serve for guests before bringing out this freshly baked chocolate fudge cobbler.
Recipe FAQs
You can, but it will be slightly different. It won't have the same texture as the classic "self-saucing" cobbler that I make from scratch.
Sure! Use ramekins and reduce the baking time to about 15-20 minutes!
If you overbake it, it has the risk of becoming dry. This can also happen if you use too much flour or don't mix the ingredients enough.
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Chocolate Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the sauce
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c.
- Add the all purpose flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla extract to another large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the combined wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk until just smooth and combined. Spoon the batter into a medium sized, approximately 1.5 quart baking dish and smooth the surface.
- To make the sauce, whisk together the boiling water, brown sugar and cocoa powder in a heatproof jug or bowl. Pour the sauce mixture gently over the cake batter.
- Bake the cobbler for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake has risen through the sauce mixture and has set.
- Serve while warm.
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Notes
- Store extra chocolate cobbler in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Don't stir the cobbler once you pour the sauce mixture on top. Leave it as is so it bakes properly.
- Grease the baking dish well to ensure the top layer doesn't stick to the sides of it.
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