Chocolate Cobbler
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4.8
Chocolate Cobbler
Description
The Chocolate Cobbler recipe features a thick batter made from flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter, which is poured into an ungreased casserole dish. Over it, a mix of sugars and cocoa powder is sprinkled, then hot water is carefully poured over the mixture without stirring. Baking causes a separation: a lightly cakey bottom layer and a syrupy, chocolate sauce on top resulting from the sugars dissolving. The use of unsweetened cocoa and the hot water pouring method gives this dessert its characteristic texture and flavor balance.
Its richness comes from the combination of cocoa powders and sugars, and the no-mixing approach after pouring the water keeps the layers distinct. The dessert is traditionally served warm, often accompanied by vanilla ice cream to contrast the intense chocolate with creamy sweetness and coolness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder such as Scharffen Berger, unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder such as Scharffen Berger, unsweetened
- 1 1/2 cups water very hot tap
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir together until a thick batter forms.
- Pour into a small, ungreased 8-inch rectangular casserole dish with high sides.
- In a separate bowl, stir sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder together. Sprinkle over the top of the batter evenly.
- Pour hot water over the entire thing {WITHOUT STIRRING A THING!}.
- Bake for 40 minutes or once the middle is set. {Be sure to place it on a baking sheet in case it bubbles over.} Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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