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Chocolate cobbler on a white plate with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
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4.70 from 53 votes

Chocolate Cobbler

This quick dessert has a warm, fudgy pudding covered with a moist chocolate cake.  Add a scoop of ice cream and you're set!!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate, cobbler, lava cake, pudding, spring dessert
Servings: 6
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

  • 1 1.5 qt. casserole dish or square baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Topping

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 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.  Then stir in the melted butter, milk and vanilla. Stir in the walnuts, if desired.
    1 cup flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Spread the mixture into a greased 1.5 qt casserole dish (or square pan).  Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine the dry topping ingredients (sugar, brown sugar, salt and cocoa).  Sprinkle on top of the batter; do not stir.
    1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Pour the boiling water on top; do not stir.
    1 cup water
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake is almost set.  The cake will rise to the top and a pudding will form on the bottom.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.

Notes

​Make a Double Batch!  A double batch works great in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Keep it Fudgy!  The longer this cobbler bakes, the less fudge pudding you'll have on the bottom.  Therefore, don't bake it for too long! (Just until the batter on top is done.)
*Recipe was edited in 2024 to increase the cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.  (Changed from 1 tablespoon to 2 tablespoons in the "topping.")

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg