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The Southern Chocolate Cobbler I Make for Family Gatherings

The Southern Chocolate Cobbler I Make for Family Gatherings
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Serves
10
Calories
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cupUnsalted butter
  • 1.5 cupsGranulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoonsUnsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cupsAll-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoonsBaking powder
  • ¼ teaspoonSalt
  • 1 cupMilk
  • 2 teaspoonsVanilla extract
  • 2 cupsGranulated sugar (topping)
  • ½ cupUnsweetened cocoa powder (topping)
  • 3 cupsBoiling water
  • —Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Place ½ cup unsalted butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish; melt in the preheating oven.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

  4. 4

    Gradually add 1 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir until smooth.

  5. 5

    Pour batter over the melted butter in the baking dish; do not stir.

  6. 6

    In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups sugar and ½ cup cocoa powder; sprinkle over the batter.

  7. 7

    Pour 3 cups boiling water over the sugar and cocoa mixture; do not stir.

  8. 8

    Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and cake-like.

  9. 9

    Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

  10. 10

    Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.