Description
This chocolate cobbler recipe creates a rich, fudgy dessert with a cake-like topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup (180ml) milk
- 0.25 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups (300g) granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for sauce)
- 0.5 tsp salt (for sauce)
- 2 cups (480ml) hot water
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for sauce)
- Optional: 0.5 cup (120ml) strong brewed coffee
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- Whisk together flour, 0.75 cup sugar, 0.25 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt for the topping in a large bowl.
- Combine milk, melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Spread batter evenly in the baking dish.
- Whisk together 1.5 cups sugar, 0.5 cup cocoa powder, and 0.5 tsp salt for the sauce in another bowl.
- Gradually whisk in hot water (or water and coffee) and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the sauce dry ingredients.
- Carefully pour the hot sauce mixture evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until topping is set and sauce is bubbling.
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder is recommended for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender topping.
- Do not stir the sauce into the batter before baking.
- Allowing the cobbler to rest before serving helps the sauce thicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American