Description
This rich and decadent Chocolate Cobbler features a moist chocolate cake base topped with a luscious fudgy sauce created by pouring boiling water over a cocoa-sugar topping before baking. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this dessert is perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Additional
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder for the batter. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter, stirring until you achieve a smooth, homogenous batter. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare topping: In a separate small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Add boiling water: Carefully pour the boiling water evenly over the topping mixture without stirring, which allows the fudgy sauce to form during baking.
- Bake cobbler: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set and a thick, fudgy sauce forms underneath.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving. This dessert is delicious when served warm and topped with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Do not stir after pouring boiling water; this is crucial to create the fudgy sauce beneath the cake layer.
- Use an 8×8 inch baking dish for best results.
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
- The cobbler can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
