This simple Chocolate Cobbler is a classic, easy recipe that is loved by everyone! As it bakes, a hot fudge sauce forms under a moist chocolate cake, creating the most delicious dessert. It’s best served warm, topped with milk or a scoop of ice cream.
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I love all things chocolate and this self-saucing chocolate cobbler (aka Chocolate Pudding Cake) has been a favorite since childhood!
It’s similar to molten lava cake but without all the work. Delightfully rich, gooey and loaded with chocolate flavor!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Very Frugal. This recipe costs less than a dollar to make. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more frugal dessert!
- Super Easy. All you need to do is mix up the ingredients, spread them into a pan and then pour water over the top. You don’t even need to pull out the stand mixer!
- Quick. You need 10 minutes, if even that.
Chocolate Cobbler Ingredients
- Flour. I used all-purpose flour, but gluten-free flour should work just fine too.
- Sugar and Brown Sugar. If you prefer a sweeter chocolate cobbler, the amount of sugar can be increased. See the notes section.
- Cocoa Powder. I use regular cocoa powder, but if you like richer, more intense chocolate flavor, you can also use dark cocoa powder.
- Baking Powder. Helps the cobbler to rise, so make sure the baking powder has not expired.
- Salt.
- Milk. I use dairy milk, but non-dairy milk can be substituted.
- Butter. Salted or unsalted butter can be used.
- Boiling Water. Do not stir the water in with the other ingredients. Pouring it over the top creates the rich, fudge sauce.
How to Make Fudgy Chocolate Cobbler
STEP 1: Mix all of the cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
STEP 2: Transfer the cake batter to a greased 8-inch, 9-inch, or 2-quart dish.
STEP 3: Combine the topping ingredients together and spread evenly over the cobbler. Pour hot water over the top and do not stir!
STEP 4: Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the top looks fully cooked.
STEP 5: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, milk or whipped cream.
Helpful Tips
- Sweetness. While chocolate cobbler is very rich and full of chocolate flavor it is not overly sweet. If desired, use 2/3 cup of sugar instead of the 1/3 listed in the recipe.
- Reheating. This dessert is best when served hot from the oven because as it cools, the cake tends to absorb some of the sauce. However, it still tastes amazing when reheated- it’s just a little less saucy.
Easy Chocolate Cobbler
Ingredients
CAKE:
- 1 c. flour
- ⅓ c. sugar (see Notes below)
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ½ c. milk
- 2 tbsp. butter, melted
SAUCE:
- ¼ c. sugar
- ½ c. brown sugar
- ⅓ c. cocoa powder
- 2 c. boiling water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly in a greased 8 in., 9 in. or 2 qt. Baking dish.
- Combine the topping ingredients; spread evenly over the batter. Gently pour the hot/boiling water over all. DO NOT STIR!
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until the top looks fully baked.
- Serve warm, with ice cream, milk or whipped cream if desired.
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