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Southern Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

Southern Chocolate Cobbler Recipe


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  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Indulgent Southern chocolate cobbler brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Rich chocolate layers melt into a gooey, warm dessert that wraps you in pure Southern hospitality.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping Ingredients:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups boiling water

Serving Suggestion:

  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and allow it to melt completely while the oven warms up. Carefully remove the dish once butter is fully melted.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 of granulated sugar, of unsweetened cocoa powder, of self-rising flour, of whole milk, and of vanilla extract until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth.
  3. Gently pour the prepared batter over the melted butter in the baking dish, ensuring the batter remains undisturbed and sits on top of the butter layer without mixing.
  4. In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine of granulated sugar with of unsweetened cocoa powder. Evenly distribute this sugar-cocoa mixture across the surface of the batter.
  5. Slowly and carefully pour of boiling water over the sugar-cocoa topping, maintaining distinct layers within the dish.
  6. Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top crust sets while maintaining a delightful gooey underneath texture.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cobbler rest for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Unlock a dessert adventure that transforms simple ingredients into a decadent chocolate dream with minimal kitchen effort.
  • Melted butter creates a magical foundation that helps develop a unique self-saucing texture during baking.
  • Boiling water plays a surprising role, generating a luscious chocolate sauce that bubbles underneath the crusty top layer.
  • Precision matters less than passion when mixing ingredients, making this recipe forgiving for novice bakers.
  • Serving warm guarantees an irresistible experience with gooey chocolate pools waiting to be discovered in every spoonful.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 495 kcal
  • Sugar: 53 g
  • Sodium: 170 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 69 g
  • Fiber: <1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 61 mg