Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a delicious and indulgent dessert that combines a rich, gooey chocolate sauce with a cake-like topping. It’s often served warm, sometimes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
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For the cobbler:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the chocolate sauce:
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups hot water
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Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the cobbler batter:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
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Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined, but be careful not to overmix.
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Pour batter into pan:
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Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish. Spread it evenly.
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Make the chocolate sauce:
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In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder.
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Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter in the baking dish.
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Carefully pour the hot water over everything. Don’t stir it!
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Bake:
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Bake the cobbler for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. The sauce will form on the bottom, so don’t worry if the top appears a little less done.
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Serve:
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Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. It’s perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Enjoy your Southern Chocolate Cobbler!