🍫 Southern Chocolate Cobbler – Warm, Fudgy, and Pure Southern Comfort!

✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction

This Southern Chocolate Cobbler is like a chocolate lava cake and brownie had a baby — rich, molten, and magically self-saucing. 🍫✨ With a crackly top and warm fudgy center, it’s a beloved Southern classic that comes together with simple pantry ingredients and zero fuss!

📋 Prep Time: 10 minutes

❄️ Chill Time: None

⏱️ Total Time: 45 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 8

🔥 Calories per Serving: 380 kcal

🛒 Ingredients

➤ For the Batter:

🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
🍬 3/4 cup granulated sugar
🍫 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🥛 1/2 cup milk
🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract

➤ For the Topping:

🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
🍫 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
💧 1 1/2 cups boiling water

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Pour melted butter 🧈 into the bottom of a 9×13” baking dish.

2️⃣ Make the Batter:
In a bowl, combine flour 🌾, sugar 🍬, cocoa powder 🍫, baking powder, and salt 🧂. Stir in milk 🥛 and vanilla 🍦 until smooth (don’t overmix).

3️⃣ Spread Batter Over Butter:
Carefully spoon the batter over the melted butter in the pan. Do not stir!

4️⃣ Add the Topping:
In another bowl, mix sugar 🍬 and cocoa powder 🍫 for the topping. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

5️⃣ Pour the Water:
Gently pour boiling water 💧 over the entire pan (use the back of a spoon to soften the pour). Again, do not stir — the magic happens in the oven!

6️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and a fudgy sauce has formed beneath. 🔥

7️⃣ Cool Slightly & Serve:
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving warm. Best with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! 🍨

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Gooey chocolate sauce forms under the cake — like magic! ✨
One bowl, no mixer, and pantry ingredients 🙌
Perfect warm dessert for cozy nights or potlucks 🎉
Southern soul food in every spoonful 💛

🔥 Helpful Tips

Don’t stir the layers — that’s how the cobbler creates the sauce!
For extra richness, add chocolate chips to the batter 🍫
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently before serving
Serve with a scoop of ice cream for peak dessert bliss 🍨