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Southern Chocolate Cobbler
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Southern Chocolate Cobbler

Southern Chocolate Cobbler is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. This old-fashioned treat features a rich, fudgy sauce beneath a soft, cake-like top, creating a decadent contrast of textures. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that requires simple pantry ingredients, making it perfect for last-minute cravings. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible Southern classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder for topping
  • 1 ½ cups hot water

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cocoa powder. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the batter, ensuring it covers the entire surface. This will create the gooey chocolate sauce as the cobbler bakes.
  3. Carefully pour hot water over the batter and topping. Do not stir. The water will sink into the mixture, forming the rich chocolate sauce beneath the cake as it bakes.
  4. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set but the bottom remains soft and saucy. The cobbler will firm up slightly as it cools.
  5. Let the cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving. Scoop into bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the perfect combination of hot and cold textures.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: Prepare the dry ingredients in advance and store them in an airtight container. When ready to bake, just add wet ingredients and hot water.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes to bring back the gooey texture.
  • Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Thaw and reheat before serving.