Ingredients
For the Chocolate Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
For the Biscuit Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish (or an 8×8-inch dish) with butter or nonstick spray.
Prepare the Chocolate Filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water—the batter will be thin, ensuring a moist, fudgy filling.
Pour the chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Make the Biscuit Topping:
In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined; the dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping evenly over the chocolate filling. You can gently spread it out, leaving some gaps to showcase the rich chocolate below.
Bake the Cobbler:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the chocolate filling (avoiding the topping) comes out with a few moist crumbs.
The filling should be irresistibly fudgy while the topping turns soft with a slight crisp around the edges.
Serve and Enjoy:
Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy warm, ideally paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 55 minutes to 1 hour
Servings: 8
Tips
Moist Texture: Avoid overbaking to maintain that perfect, gooey chocolate center.
Nutty Variation: For added crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the biscuit topping before baking.
Finishing Touch: A light dusting of powdered sugar over the top just before serving can add a lovely visual and flavor boost.
Make Ahead: This cobbler can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated in the microwave or oven for a warm, comforting dessert.
Enjoy your Southern Chocolate Cobbler—a delicious marriage of rich chocolate decadence and classic Southern comfort!
