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    April 21, 2019

    Chocolate Cobbler

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    Chocolate Cobbler has a warm, fudgy pudding covered with a moist chocolate cake.  It's like a chocolate lava cake, but wayyyy easier and just as delicious. Top it with a scoop of ice cream, and good luck putting that spoon down! πŸ˜‰

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    Chocolate Cobbler in a small bowl with vanilla ice cream on top.

    A couple of my siblings told me lately that they "couldn't believe" I hadn't added this family favorite to the blog yet. It's a recipe I've been meaning to add for awhile now and let me tell you, it's worth the wait!!!

    Growing up, my siblings and I requested this dessert probably more than any other. Luckily, it's super easy to throw together and bakes up quickly.

    As I've mentioned before, I grew up on a pig, corn and soybean farm. We all helped out - my dad, mom, and all of us siblings. Okay now, I'll admit that my brothers helped out quite a bit more than my sister and I, but we did help nonetheless.

    Chocolate Cobbler in a small bowl with vanilla ice cream on top.

    Today, my brothers and dad run the farm, Mom does the paperwork (and lots of the field work), and my sister and I.....well I guess you could say we're moral support πŸ˜‰

    But no matter how busy life on the farm was, Mom would always make time to keep our bellies full. Especially in the summer when the four of us kids were home, we'd come inside for lunch with a big appetite.

    She'd typically have some sort of meat (meatloaf is my fav!), a potato dish, some sort of veggie, and dessert. If Mom was in a hurry to get a meal on the table, this Chocolate Cobbler from one of the old cookbooks was a go-to dessert! Long story short, if you want an easy recipe with simple ingredients that's sure to get your chocolate fix!

    Chocolate Cobbler in a small bowl with vanilla ice cream on top and a scoop of cobbler on a spoon.

    Cobbler for Chocolate Lovers

    I've heard this dessert be called many different things over the years. My mom always called it Baked Chocolate Pudding. A former boss of mine called it boiled water cake. I've heard chocolate pudding cake, molten chocolate cake, molten lava cake and everything in between! But no matter what you call it, you'll love a change from your typical fruit cobblers!

    Ingredients needed to make chocolate cobbler on a countertop.

    Ingredients Needed

    • All Purpose Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Cocoa Powder
    • Butter
    • Milk
    • Vanilla
    • Walnuts or Pecans, Optional
    • Brown Sugar
    • Boiling or Very Hot Water

    How do you make Chocolate Cobbler?

    For real, this is a super easy chocolate cobbler recipe. There are just a couple important steps that you'll want to pay close attention to...

    Chocolate cake batter in a baking dish.

    First, you'll make a simple batter and spread it into the bottom of the baking dish. Or better yet, simply use the baking dish as a bowl to mix the ingredients - I'm all about fewer dishes to clean! πŸ™‚

    Dry ingredients for the chocolate cobbler topping.

    Then in a separate bowl, you'll combine the dry ingredients for the "topping" and sprinkle it over the cake batter.

    Lastly, you'll pour a cup of boiling water over the top and put it right in the oven. It's super important that you DO NOT stir after pouring the water on top. I know, it seems odd, but it works.

    Boiling water being poured into the chocolate cobbler dish.

    While the cobbler bakes, the cake batter will cook and rise to the top and a fudgy chocolate sauce will form underneath. It's. So. Good!

    How do you know when the cobbler is done?

    Once the chocolate cobbler has been in the oven for about 25 minutes, I like to take a fork and see if the center of the cake is done.

    If it’s done on the outsides and still looks like batter in the middle, it needs more time. Once the cake is done on top (no longer looks or feels like batter in the center), the next part is up to you...

    Want a lot of sauce on the bottom (which I highly recommend)? Then, your chocolate cobbler is ready to eat! If you want a little less fudgy sauce, let it cook a little longer as more water will evaporate and there will be less sauce.

    This Chocolate Cobbler is absolutely incredible as-is, but adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream is the best way to enjoy it! The ice cream will melt into the hot fudge sauce and turn into a chocolatey, creamy, delicious mess!

    Chocolate Cobbler on a plate with vanilla ice cream on top.

    How to Store Leftover Chocolate Cobbler

    I always think that chocolate cobbler is best fresh out of the oven. The texture and chocolate flavor is just so perfect when it's fresh! However, if you don't eat the entire thing in one sitting, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

    When you want to satisfy your next chocolate craving, pop it in the microwave, heat it up and top with a scoop of ice cream!

    Spoonful of Chocolate Cobbler.

    Delicious Dessert Variations

    • Chocolate Cobbler in the Slow Cooker
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cobbler
    • Chocolate Turtle Cobbler
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Cobbler
    • Chocolate Cobbler for Two

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    Chocolate Cobbler

    kelsey
    This quick dessert has a warm, fudgy pudding covered with a moist chocolate cake.  Add a scoop of ice cream and you're set!!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 6
    Calories 346 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • Β½ teaspoon salt
    • β…” cup sugar
    • 1 Β½ tablespoons cocoa
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • Β½ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • Β½ cup chopped walnuts optional

    Topping

    • ΒΌ cup sugar
    • Β½ cup brown sugar
    • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa
    • 1 cup water boiling

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cocoa.Β  Then stir in the melted butter, milk and vanilla.Β Β 
    • Spread the mixture into a greased 1.5 qt casserole dish (or square pan).Β  Set aside.
    • In another bowl, combine the dry topping ingredients (sugar, brown sugar, salt and cocoa).Β  Sprinkle on top of the batter; do not stir.
    • Pour the boiling water on top; do not stir.
    • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake is almost set.Β  The cake will rise to the top and a pudding will form on the bottom.
    • Serve warm with ice cream.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5.8gFat: 10.9gSaturated Fat: 3.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42gCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chocolate, cobbler, lava cake, pudding, spring dessert
    Tried this recipe?Follow me at @dancearoundthekitchen.kelsey and let me know how you liked it!

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    1. MB says

      April 03, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      I just made this 3 times in 4 days because everyone who had it loved it so much, including me! I made the base and mixed the topping up before dinner and kept them separate until dinner was finishing. We ate it fresh out of the oven with vanilla ice cream each time and it's been amazing! Thank you for a new favorite, super quick dessert recipe!

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        April 05, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Oh Mary, thanks so much!! This truly made my day. So glad you all enjoyed it! -Kelsey

        Reply
    2. Melinda says

      April 08, 2021 at 12:32 am

      My Mom used to bake something very similar to this and I loved it. Quick question though. I live at over 4500 ft elevation. Will this work as is in high altitude or will the usual adjustments need to be made? I’ve lived at sea level my entire life and even trained as a pastry chef but since moving 7 mos to higher country it’s like I’ve never baked anything before in my life and it’s driving me crazy. Any advice you could offer would be appreciated. I miss dessert! Lol

      Reply
    3. Donna says

      April 09, 2021 at 6:38 am

      Is there anyway you could add Cherry pie filling in this recipe?

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    4. Shannon says

      April 14, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      We made this tonight, and it was perfect! Thank you! It is our new family favorite. So easy and such specific and helpful directions.

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        April 22, 2021 at 9:44 am

        Thanks, Shannon!!! πŸ™‚ I'm so glad you found the instructions to be helpful and enjoyed the cobbler! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Nina says

      June 10, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      SO GOOD. Made it for the first time on Monday. Making it again tonight πŸ˜‹ Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        June 15, 2021 at 4:20 pm

        So happy to hear that, Nina!! It's one of our favorites! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Stefanie says

      August 27, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      LOVED it! What would be your thoughts on baking this in a pie crust?
      I can’t help but think it would be amazing 🀩

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        August 30, 2021 at 1:08 pm

        As long as it fits in the pie crust, I'm sure it would work just fine! πŸ™‚

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    7. Kaye Jones says

      August 30, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      Think the pie crust would need to be blind baked first?

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      • Kelsey says

        September 16, 2021 at 9:48 am

        I would. My concern with adding it to a pie crust is that it might get soggy with the "pudding" on the bottom. If you try it, let me know how it turns out!! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Arden says

      September 01, 2021 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Do you think this would work with Almond flour and Monkfruit sugar? This looks so good... but trying to stay on keto diet...

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        September 16, 2021 at 9:47 am

        That's a great questions - I've never tried it!! If you do, let me know how it turns out! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Gayle S says

      November 18, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      Can you use self rising flour?

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      • Kelsey says

        December 09, 2021 at 9:45 pm

        Hi Gayle - I've never tried this with self-rising flour, so I'm not much help!! Sorry!

        Reply
    10. Emily says

      December 26, 2021 at 11:22 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for Christmas! I doubled the recipe (baked in 9x13). AND added a box of chocolate pudding with an additional 1/4 cup of water and milk! The cake rose perfectly and made a lovely thick sauce!!!

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        December 27, 2021 at 6:11 pm

        πŸ™‚ Chocolate Cobbler is always a good idea in my book. Doubling the recipe is a GREAT idea! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    11. Tina says

      March 16, 2022 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight! Super easy and so good! Will be a regular in our house!

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        March 23, 2022 at 10:03 pm

        Hearing that makes me so happy! And thank you for the great review! I can't tell you how much that helps my small business!! πŸ™‚ -Kelsey

        Reply
    12. Kim says

      August 22, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      Do you use unsweetened cocoa or just regular cocoa mix? TIA

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      • kelsey says

        October 05, 2022 at 9:28 pm

        Unsweetened Cocoa Powder πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Kimberly says

      September 15, 2022 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      My grandmother made this for me as a kid.. She called it Devil's Float. I still make it to this day!!

      Reply
      • kelsey says

        October 05, 2022 at 9:18 pm

        I've heard it called SO many things (Boiled Water Cake, Chocolate Cobbler, Baked Chocolate Pudding)....but I've never heard it called Devil's Float! haha! And I can see why you still make it - it's just SO good! πŸ™‚ -Kelsey

        Reply
    14. Megan says

      October 08, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      This looks delicious! Could you use a box cake mix (I know it’s sinister) for the same results? Not sure if it will save time, but maybe in a crunch?

      Reply
    15. Molly LaFontaine says

      January 10, 2023 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      1000/10 we absolutely loved this! My husband couldn’t get enough. Will be making again!!

      Reply
      • kelsey says

        January 23, 2023 at 2:55 pm

        That made my day! Thank you for the fantastic review - happy you guys enjoyed it!! πŸ™‚

        Reply
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