Rich, decadent and simple to make, this delicious chocolate cobbler is one delicious dessert. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Best Chocolate Cobbler Recipe
This one is for all my chocolate lovers! This easy baked dessert will disappear very quickly!
This chocolate cobbler is so rich, every bite is heavenly! It makes for a wonderful dessert after a special meal and is perfect to enjoy all year round.
It’s super gooey and so rich, with a slightly crispy topping. It’s amazing!
Be sure to try my Easy Chocolate Pudding and Chocolate Pound Cake too!
Why You’ll Love this Easy Chocolate Cobbler Recipe:
- Quick: It takes less than 10 minutes to make this chocolate dessert before it gets baked in the oven.
- Great for a crowd: This recipe easily serves eight, so it’s a great option if you are entertaining.
- Make ahead: This chocolate cobbler is easy to make ahead of time, it’s easily reheated and is freezer friendly too!
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How to Make Chocolate Cobbler
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- Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Whisk together the wet ingredients.
- Mix the dry into the wet and pour into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle with sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
- Pour boiling water over the top and bake.
While you can use any unsweetened cocoa powder you prefer, I like to use Dutch-process cocoa powder here because there isn’t any baking soda to neutralize the acidity of natural cocoa powder.
This chocolate cobbler can be made ahead of time and then easily heated up in the oven to serve. It will keep well covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It’s a great choice if you are planning to serve it as part of a big feast.
Yes! If you have leftovers (unlikely!) or want to make this further ahead of time, freezing is a great option. Let the cobbler cool completely before covering with foil and placing in a Ziplock bag. It will keep well for up to 3 months, and should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Although this can be enjoyed cold, this dessert is best served warm. I like to serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, though whipped or table cream will both make excellent accompaniments as well.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Bake this chocolate cobbler with a sheet pan underneath your baking dish. This will help to catch any drips so they don’t end up in the bottom of your oven.
- Let your chocolate cobbler cool for 5 minutes before serving.
This chocolate cobbler is a Southern classic, and for very good reason! So rich and decadent, and everyone will ask for seconds!
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Best Chocolate Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⅔ cups granulated sugar divided
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled (¾ stick)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 1½ cups boiling water
- Vanilla ice cream optional, for serving
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 8×8 Baking Pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8×8-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ⅔ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir to combine into a thick batter. Pour into the prepared baking dish.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1⅔ cups granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup milk, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a small bowl, stir together the remaining sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter, then sprinkle on the chocolate chips. Slowly pour the boiling water over the top of the mixture without stirring.¾ cup chocolate chips, 1½ cups boiling water
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the center is just set. Serve slightly warm with ice cream, if desired.Vanilla ice cream
Notes
- Bake this chocolate cobbler with a sheet pan underneath your baking dish. This will help to catch any drips so they don’t end up in the bottom of your oven.
- Let your chocolate cobbler cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Loved it but would like the chocolate sauce sweeter. What could I add or change ?