This old-time chocolate cobbler is rich and wonderful! It’s great for potlucks and get-togethers. It’s fast, easy, and always a hit.
If you love molten lava cakes, then you are going to flip your wig over chocolate cobbler! Not only is it pretty much fail-proof, but it’s casual enough to serve after a weekday dinner and decadent enough for special occasions.
IngredientsFOR THE BATTER:
1/2 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractFOR THE TOPPING:
2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3 cups boiling waterVanilla ice cream, for servingHow To Make Southern Chocolate Cobbler
Preheat oven to 350°F.Place butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put in oven. Once butter has melted, remove and set aside.Stir together the 1 1/2 cups sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, flour, milk, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Spoon into baking dish over melted butter, but do not stir.In a separate bowl, mix together the 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle over batter in pan. Pour boiling water over topping, but again do not stir.Bake until top has set, 35-40 minutes. The bottom will be loose and a bit gooey.Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
