Description
Chocolate Cobbler is a decadent dessert that combines a rich, gooey chocolate base with a sweet, crackling crust. It’s a perfect blend of cake and pudding, best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups self-rising flour (or 2 cups all-purpose flour mixed with 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (for topping)
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place 1 stick unsalted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake until melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- While the butter melts, bring 3 cups water to a boil. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 2 teaspoons espresso powder. Whisk to combine, then add 1 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. The batter will be thick.
- Tilt the baking dish so the butter fully coats the bottom and sides. Pour the batter into the baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Do not stir.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Do not stir. Pour the boiling water evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is dry and crackled, and the edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- This dessert is best served warm as the gooey chocolate base is most indulgent when hot.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar and cocoa based on your sweetness preference.
- For an extra rich treat, serve with whipped cream or extra chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg