Description
Rich chocolate cobbler emerges as a gooey, irresistible dessert that promises pure indulgence. Warm chocolate sauce cascades beneath a tender cake-like crust, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this Southern classic delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional, for added crunch)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for baking the chocolate cobbler.
- Create the base mixture by combining dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl.
- Incorporate melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth, uniform batter forms.
- Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish or 8-inch square baking pan, then evenly spread the chocolate batter across the bottom.
- Prepare the topping by blending granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
- Generously distribute the sugar mixture over the batter, ensuring complete coverage without stirring.
- Gently pour boiling water across the entire surface of the topping, allowing it to settle naturally without mixing.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes until the top sets and becomes slightly firm.
- Remove from the oven and let the cobbler rest for a few minutes to allow the pudding-like base to stabilize.
- Serve warm, optionally garnishing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an enhanced dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap cocoa powder with carob powder for a caffeine-free alternative that maintains rich chocolate flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising texture.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate depth and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Garnish with toasted chopped nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch and nutty complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg