Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert that features a rich, gooey chocolate sauce underneath a tender cake-like topping. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the chocolate sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. The batter will be thick.
- Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the batter and cocoa sugar mixture. Do not stir.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Southern Chocolate Cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Southern Chocolate Cobbler as a comforting dessert on a chilly evening or as a special treat for any occasion!