How to Make Chocolate Cobbler

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Calling all chocolate lovers! Time to learn how to make an amazing homemade chocolate cobbler. This recipe goes by many names, a couple of other names for it are Chocolate Sundae Cake and Hot Fudge Sundae Cake, with Chocolate cobbler probably being the most common. It is a popular recipe in the Southern United States.

This easy recipe is full of chocolate flavor, and it is very rich and indulgent. Not something you want to eat every day…or do you? Haha. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

To make chocolate cobbler from scratch, you need several simple ingredients:

• Butter – I always use unsalted butter, but salted butter can be used as well.
• Cocoa powder – Make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder, the kind that is used in baking.
• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• Flour – Use all-purpose flour, or you can use self-rising flour, and if you do that, don’t add any baking powder and only a bit of salt.
• Baking powder – The main leavening agent, since this recipe doesn’t have any eggs in it.
• Salt
• Milk – I normally use whole milk, but any milk will work, including something like almond milk.
• Vanilla extract – The ultimate flavor enhancer and booster.
• Chocolate Chips – I usually use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate; it just depends on what kind of chocolate sauce you want.
• Boiling water – You could also try using hot brewed coffee, which can bring out even more chocolate flavor. If you can’t boil water just use hot water.

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Spatula
• 8×11-inch Baking Dish or Baking Pan

How to Make Chocolate Cobbler at home from scratch

Add the butter to an 8×11-inch baking pan or baking dish and then place it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F or 176C.

While the oven is preheating, whisk together the brown sugar and cocoa powder and set that aside. NOTE: The cocoa powder is used in two spots, so don’t use it all.

Then, in a large separate bowl, whisk or mix together the flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract to form the batter.

NOTE: As mentioned above, you can use self-rising flour, if you do, don’t add the baking powder, and just use less salt.

Once the oven has preheated, remove the baking pan using oven mittens. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the melted butter. This will create a delicious chocolate sauce after it is baked.

Pour the chocolate cobbler batter on top evenly over the chocolate chips.

Now, evenly sprinkle the cocoa powder and brown sugar mixture over the top of the homemade chocolate cobbler batter.

Boil the water either in the microwave or bring it to a boil in a pot on the stovetop burner while you are preparing the batter.

Pour the boiling water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture. Do not stir it or mix it in!

TIP: You can try using brewed coffee as well to help bring out even more chocolate flavor.

Baking the Chocolate Cobbler

Add the unbaked cobbler to the oven and bake at 350°F or 176°C for 25 to 30 minutes until the top sets and is not jiggly when moved using oven mitts.

Allow the delicious dessert to cool at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.

You can serve it however you like, plain, with whipped cream, or a classic way to serve it is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. When you cut and serve a slice, you will notice the chocolate sauce on the bottom of the dish. Make sure to spoon that over the top of your decadent dessert. Enjoy!

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How long does chocolate cobbler last?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 4 days. It may be frozen as well and later heated in the microwave or oven.

Do you like this easy chocolate cobbler recipe? Let me know in the comments!