With a brownie-like top and a rich fudge sauce on the bottom, this Chocolate Cobbler is like a molten cake but much easier to make.

Chocolate Cobbler in a bowl.

 

During the summer months I like desserts that are quick and easy and can be made ahead of time. There is so much spur of the moment entertaining that goes on, it’s nice to be prepared.

Cobblers are my favorite summer dessert and I love them with peaches, blackberries, or blueberries. But sometimes you just gotta have a little chocolate.

 

And that’s when this Chocolate Cobbler recipe comes in handy. It has a rich, fudgy chocolate sauce that magically forms on the bottom of the baking dish as it cooks. The top is like a cakey, chewy brownie.

Cobbler in a bowl with spoon.

 

This is an old-timey recipe of which you see slight variations. It falls under the category of simple and inexpensive recipes that make use of what you already have in your pantry. Make this Chocolate Cobbler taste even better by using homemade vanilla extract.

This is pure fuss-free, lip-smackin comfort food.

I like to use a few pecans, but you can leave them out.

Serve warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a southern dessert that will leave everyone swooning.

If you have any leftovers, they taste great cold, straight out of the refrigerator.

Chocolate Cobbler topped with ice cream in baking dish.

 

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Chocolate Cobbler

4.55 from 11 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
With a brownie-like top and a rich fudge sauce on the bottom, this Chocolate Cobbler is like a molten cake but much easier to make.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar,, divided
  • 7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder,, divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons butter,, melted
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • vanilla ice cream
  • pecans for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar, self-rising flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, pecans and salt.
  • Add milk and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour melted butter into an ungreased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Pour batter evenly over melted butter
  • In a small bowl stir together remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly on top of batter.
  • Pour hot water evenly over top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Top with vanilla ice cream and pecans to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published May 22, 2015.

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44 Comments

  1. Lea Andersen says:

    My mouth literally waters. Yay! How could you made this amazing chocolate, I can’t imagine myself with a plate of this.. Perfect for all the chocolate lovers out there ๐Ÿ˜€

  2. Mary @chattavore says:

    This looks like a dessert that I’d need to have a glass of milk with. That is not a bad thing! It looks sooooo rich and delicious!

  3. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says:

    Oh man, this looks so decadent. Chocolate beats fruit cobbler any day! LOL! Especially when it’s this fudgy!

  4. Medeja says:

    Yummy! There will never be too much chocolate ๐Ÿ˜€

  5. Kelly says:

    Oh my gosh, this looks heavenly, Christin! A chocolate cobbler is brilliant! I love how easy it comes together too!

  6. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says:

    What…..how is this possible. I am dying over these pictures and this dessert. I need it NOW!!!!!!! I am absolutely making this for our next dessert. I don’t think anything has ever looked so delicious!

  7. Thao @ In Good Flavor says:

    I have a chocoholic friend who would flip over this dessert. She would love, love, love this (as do I)! I’ll need to make this the next time we get together.

  8. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says:

    Wow, chocolate cobbler?! That sounds incredible! So gooey and chocolaty, mm ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says:

    This looks heavenly! Fruit cobber is soooo passรฉ to me now ๐Ÿ™‚ Pinning!

  10. Monica says:

    I want to dive into that! Someone would need to restrain me! Love it, Christin. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!