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Warm Southern Chocolate Cobbler topped with melting vanilla ice cream, served in a rustic dish.
Alyssa

Southern Chocolate Cobbler

Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a warm, gooey dessert with a cake-like top layer and a rich chocolate sauce underneath, best served with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups boiling water
Optional
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place ½ cup unsalted butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish; melt in the preheating oven.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth.
  5. Pour batter over the melted butter in the baking dish; do not stir.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups sugar and ½ cup cocoa powder; sprinkle over the batter.
  7. Pour 3 cups boiling water over the sugar and cocoa mixture; do not stir.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and cake-like.
  9. Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
  10. Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Serve warm for best results.