Southern Chocolate Cobbler
Old-fashioned Southern chocolate cobbler with fudgy sauce, simple pantry ingredients, and rich homemade flavor everyone loves.
Ingredients
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1¾ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spread batter into dish.
- Combine brown sugar and cocoa; sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Gently pour boiling water over the top — do not stir.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until top is set and sauce bubbles around edges.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect Southern treat.
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