Indulge in the rich, warm flavors of Southern Chocolate Cobbler, a quintessential Southern dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent. This decadent dish combines a luscious chocolate sauce with a soft, cake-like topping, creating a delicious contrast in textures that is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups boiling water
Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until fully blended.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the batter evenly into the dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire dish. Do not stir.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
