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Southern Chocolate Cobbler Recipe - Chocolate Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert recipe. With a delicious brownie-like topping and a rich fudge sauce on the bottom, this Chocolate Cobbler is like a lava cake but so much easier to make. Great for reunions, potlucks, and more! // addapinch.com
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Southern Chocolate Cobbler

Chocolate Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert recipe. With a delicious brownie-like topping and a rich fudge sauce on the bottom, this Chocolate Cobbler is like a lava cake but so much easier to make. Great for reunions, potlucks, and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (297 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (16 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (226 g) self-rising flour
  • 1 cup (227 g) whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons (9 g) vanilla extract

Chocolate Cobbler Topping:

  • 2 cups (396 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (42 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups (681 g) boiling water
  • vanilla ice cream for serving (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • Place butter into a 9x13 baking dish and into the oven to melt. Then, remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, milk, and vanilla extract for the batter. Spoon the mixture into the baking dish on top of the melted butter. DO NOT STIR.
  • In a separated bowl, mix 2 cups sugar and ½ cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle this topping mixture on top of the batter. Pour the boiling water over topping. DO NOT STIR.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is set. The bottom of the cobbler will still be a little loose. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Top with vanilla ice cream (optional) and serve.

Notes

How to Store and Freeze Chocolate Cobbler
To store. Tightly cover the cooled chocolate cobbler with a food wrap or place it in an airtight storage container and place it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
To freeze. Place completely cooled cobbler in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating the next day.
To reheat. Once the cobbler is removed from the refrigerator, make sure to remove any plastic lids or wrap and move it to an oven-safe dish if not in one already. Then cover with foil and gently reheat in the oven until heated throughout for about 20 minutes.
The microwave can be used (with a microwave-safe container) to gently reheat until warm throughout.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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