Simple Chocolate Cobbler You Can Make Tonight
This Simple Chocolate Cobbler is an easy, comforting dessert featuring a warm fudgy chocolate pudding layer beneath a tender cake-like topping. Perfect for any occasion, it's made with pantry staples and requires minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Milk
1/4 cup Melted butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups Hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish
- Combine the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
- Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and stir until just combined
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly
- In another bowl, mix the remaining sugar and cocoa powder together
- Sprinkle the cocoa mixture over the batter without stirring
- Pour hot water gently over the cocoa layer; do not stir
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is set and bubbly underneath
Notes
Don't overmix the batter to prevent a tough texture.
Quality cocoa powder enhances flavor; use hot water for best results.
Thicker cobblers can be made in smaller dishes; don't overbake.