Description
Sweet Southern hospitality shines through this chocolate cobbler, melding rich cocoa depths with a gooey, molten center that whispers comfort. Warm servings promise pure dessert bliss that draws friends and family close around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat an 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until uniformly blended.
- Incorporate milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Spread the chocolate batter evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring a level surface.
- Create a topping by mixing brown sugar, additional granulated sugar, and cocoa powder in a separate small bowl.
- Generously sprinkle the sugar-cocoa mixture across the entire surface of the batter, covering it completely.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the entire dish, without stirring, allowing the water to settle naturally on top.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set and slightly crisp top while maintaining a gooey underneath layer.
- Remove from oven and let the cobbler rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the texture to stabilize.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose a cast-iron skillet for deeper caramelization and richer flavor development during baking.
- Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent cocoa powder and flour clumps, ensuring a smoother texture.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or coconut milk for dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Use high-quality dark cocoa powder for more intense chocolate depth and a more sophisticated dessert profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg