Chocolate Cobbler is a Southern super easy no fail chocolate lovers dream come true. It is like a cross between a brownie and a hot fudge sundae. So grab a spoon and dig into that hot chocolate mess. Better yet top it with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream before you indulge in that baby.
Oh, this Easy Chocolate Cobbler Recipe is just heavenly. It is one of my family’s favorites. It only takes just a few minutes to put it together, and the results are well worth the effort. I love whipping this up for unexpected company. Everyone loves a decadently creamy chocolate pudding cake dessert.
How do you make Chocolate Cobbler?
Start by greasing the sides of an eight or nine-inch square baking. You can also use an equivalent-sized casserole dish as I did. Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the baking dish. Then in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa. Now stir in the milk and vanilla and spoon into the baking pan on top of the butter. However, do not mix it in.
Then whisk together sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter in the pan. Again don’t mix in.
Finally, pour that almost boiling water over the top. Again do not mix in. Bake for around thirty to forty minutes or until the center is mostly set. Please keep in mind that this is an ooey gooey dessert, so the toothpick test does not work, and it will not be completely set in the center. If desired, serve a la mode.
Helpful tips for making this Chocolate Cobbler Recipe epic
- Use good quality cocoa. I personally prefer gourmet Dutch processed baking cocoa, which I purchase from Costco.
- The added water should be brought just right up to a boil.
- Do not over-bake this cobbler. Since this dessert is a gooey chocolate mess, it will only be semi-set in the middle.
- This dessert is best served warm or at least at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If you love chocolate, this is a must. By the way, who doesn’t love chocolate? Well, what are you waiting for? Get that darn spoon! I hope you and yours love this treat as much as we do!
Other chocolate recipes you will love!
This post was originally published on July 25, 2016, and was republished on March 22, 2019, with new content.
PrintEasy Chocolate Cobbler
This Easy Chocolate Cobbler is an easily prepared decadent creamy chocolate pudding cake dessert that your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 1/4 cups almost boiling water
Instructions
- Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Pour butter into the bottom of the baking pan. Mix in a medium bowl flour, baking powder, salt, 3/4 cup of sugar, and 3 tablespoons cocoa. Add milk and vanilla. Stir to combine and spoon into the baking pan on top of the butter. Do not mix in.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the pan. Don’t mix in.
- Slowly pour boiling water over it. Do not mix in.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set.
Notes
- I use my 1 1/2 quart Corning-ware oval baking dish and it works perfect for this recipe.
- Use good quality cocoa. I personally prefer gourmet Dutch processed baking cocoa which I purchase from Costco.
- The added water should be brought just right up to a boil.
- Do not over-bake this cobbler. Since this dessert is a gooey chocolate mess it will only be semi set in the middle.
- This dessert is best served warm or at least at room temperature.
Keywords: cobbler, easy chocolate cobbler, southern chocolate cake
On the hunt for more delicious recipes? Follow Small Town Woman on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
https://www.smalltownwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Beth-1.pdf
anonymous
This recipe is really delicious. I used half oat flour since I ran out of flour and it came out just wonderful thanks again for the recipe I certainly will share it
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you liked it!
Jean
My mom made this cake but it was called mystery mocha cake. Instead of just hot water you would add instant coffee to the hit water. We still make to this day.
Beth Pierce
Sounds like a great tip. Thanks Jean!
Sarah
This is a great idea!
Dave Maloney
Can I substitute sugar substitute (i.e. Splenda)? Will it work, and what would the ratio be? Thanks.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Sorry Dave but I have not worked with Splenda. Perhaps one of the readers knows.
Rhonda
Can I use self rising flour instead and if so how much
Beth Pierce
I have never worked with self rising flour. Maybe one of the readers will respond.
Wendy
You can use self rising flour for most dump cobblers, you just need to make up the volume. I use 2-3 Tsp of extra flour.
LaCinda
I make a super similar one and it calls for self rising and it works great.
Darryl Wayne Touchet
Absolutely fantastic. The only issue I had was I made a huge batch of it: Three times the servings. I had to cook it longer than 40 minutes for the pudding part to coagulate good. What I did was cook it the 40 minutes, the break up the top a little bit, leaving huge floating islands of the crust. Then I cooked it another 30 minutes, and it was perfect. I used a huge glass baking dish.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it! Thanks for the tip on tripling the recipe.
Brenda
Can you freeze this recipe
Beth Pierce
Yes you can.
candy latkowski
can you add cherry pie filling?
Beth Pierce
I do not think so but I have never tried.
Anna
We made this cobbler this weekend and it was fantastic! I can’t wait to make it again soon!
★★★★★
Toni
I really loved how easy it is to make!! Such a delicious dessert!
★★★★★
Audrey Dander
This is my new favorite dessert! It’s so incredibly delicious!
★★★★★
Mike Rowe
So good.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Mike! I am glad that you liked it!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This is such an amazing flavor combo!! Would love to try it!
★★★★★
Jacquelyn Hastert
This cobbler looks like a chocolate lovers dream! I can’t wait to make it this summer.
★★★★★
Toni
I love it! So easy to make!!
★★★★★
Bee
Great recipe for chocolate cobbler! This is my daughter’s favorite cobbler. Love it with ice cream while hot
★★★★★
Chrissie Baker
I’ve never had chocolate cobbler before but this sure looks good! It reminds me of the chocolate gravy my granny made for us when I was growing up. I definitely need to give this a try!
★★★★★
Beth
Made this tonight and it was DELICIOUS. Definitely will make again! Made it exactly as written and served with vanilla ice cream. Yummy!!!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Beth! So glad that you liked it! I need to make that since it has been a while and it is one of my daughter’s favorites!
Sommer
This dessert never gets old! Forever going to be making this.
★★★★★
Dorothy Reinhold
The chocolate lover in me is doing a happy dance! I love how easily it comes together!
Sam
This is the most dreamy chocolate dessert I have ever had. It was superb!
★★★★★
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
How did you know I was craving chocolate today? This hit the spot!
★★★★★
Jade Manning
Nothing beats chocolate!!
★★★★★
Demeter
My family is full of chocoholics and this did NOT disappoint! So amazing!
★★★★★
Liz
My chocoholic family loves this! So good warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
★★★★★
Becky Hardin
I am drooling. This chocolate coobler is the bomb! I am making this asap.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Becky! I hope you enjoy it!
Noelle
What a great sweet treat! With some vanilla bean ice cream on the side? Yes please!
★★★★★
Samantha
Everyone went crazy over this! It was like cake and pudding combined. Can’t wait to make it again!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Samantha! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Bert
Would it work to put frozen cherries in this recipe?