Southern chocolate cobbler is a classic dessert that’s rich, gooey, and utterly delicious. Here’s a recipe for making it:
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/3 cup (80ml) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt for the chocolate layer.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Spread the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and cocoa powder for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chocolate batter in the baking dish.
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the batter and sugar-cocoa mixture. Do not stir.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Enjoy this decadent Southern chocolate cobbler as a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!