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Bowl of warm chocolate cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream, perfect dessert for chocolate lovers and easy to make.
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Chocolate Cobbler

Gooey. Rich. Irresistible. This Chocolate Cobbler is pure dessert magic. A crisp, cakey top hides a molten, fudgy chocolate sauce underneath. Made with simple pantry staples, it is the easiest way to satisfy a serious chocolate craving.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cobbler, chocolate dessert
Servings: 8
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

Base Layer

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping Layer

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Hot Water Layer

  • 1 ½ cups hot water
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish.
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  • Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish.
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  • Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter (don’t stir).
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  • Carefully pour hot water over the top - do not stir. It will look strange but trust the process; this is how the sauce forms.
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  • Bake 35–40 minutes, until the top is set but a gooey chocolate sauce bubbles underneath.
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  • Spoon warm cobbler into bowls, making sure to get both cake and sauce. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  1. Do not stir the water after pouring it over the batter. That is how the sauce forms under the cake.
  2. Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor.
  3. Serve the cobbler warm. The sauce is at its most gooey straight from the oven.
  4. Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds to bring the sauce back to life.
  5. You can mix the dry and wet ingredients separately ahead of time and combine them just before baking for easy prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
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