Southern Chocolate Cobbler is a delightful dessert that combines a rich chocolate sauce with a tender cake-like topping.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Additional:
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of flour, 7 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of milk, 1/3 cup of melted butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture should resemble a thick batter.
3. Prepare the Cobbler Topping:
- In another mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of milk and 1/3 cup of melted butter until well combined. The mixture should resemble a thick batter.
4. Assemble the Cobbler:
- Pour the chocolate sauce mixture into an ungreased 9×13 inch baking dish or similar sized casserole dish.
- Spoon the cobbler topping mixture over the chocolate sauce. It will spread somewhat during baking.
5. Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cobbler topping is set and springs back lightly when touched.
6. Serve:
- Once baked, remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the warm cobbler with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Enjoy your Southern Chocolate Cobbler!
Tips:
- You can add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the chocolate sauce or sprinkle them on top of the cobbler before baking for extra flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences by increasing or decreasing the amount of sugar in both the chocolate sauce and cobbler topping.
