Chocolate Cobbler is one of those desserts that feels like warm chocolate pudding + cake + brownie all at once. It’s easy, cozy, and perfect with ice cream 🍫🍨
Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe.
🍫 Chocolate Cobbler (serves 6–8)
Ingredients
Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Make the batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
3️⃣ Pour into baking dish
Pour batter into a greased 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
4️⃣ Add the chocolate sauce
Mix the sauce ingredients (sugar + cocoa + hot water) until smooth.
Pour evenly over the batter—do not stir.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top looks set.
6️⃣ Cool slightly & serve
The top will look like cake, and the bottom will be a rich chocolate sauce.
🍨 Serve With
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
- Fresh berries
🍫 Optional Upgrades
- Add chocolate chips to batter
- Stir in 1 tsp espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts for crunch
- Use dark cocoa for a richer taste
If you want a gluten-free version, keto version, or a peanut butter chocolate cobbler, just say the word!