Homemade Chocolate Cobbler

This warm, gooey, self-saucing chocolate dessert is like a cross between a brownie and a molten lava cake—with a rich fudgy sauce that forms magically underneath as it bakes! Serve with ice cream for the ultimate comfort treat.

Ingredients

For the Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup milk

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 1 ½ cups hot water

For Serving:

• Vanilla ice cream

• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

2. Make the Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

2. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Spread evenly in the baking dish.

3. Add the Topping

1. In a separate bowl, mix sugars and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

2. Gently pour hot water over the top—DO NOT STIR!

4. Bake

• Bake 35–40 mins until the top is set but the center is still slightly jiggly.

5. Serve Warm

• Let cool 5–10 mins (sauce will thicken slightly).

• Scoop into bowls and top with ice cream.

Tips & Tricks

🍫 Extra chocolatey: Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter.
☕ Mocha twist: Replace ½ cup hot water with hot coffee.
🌰 Crunchy topping: Sprinkle chopped pecans before baking.

The sauce forms underneath as it bakes—pure magic! ✨🍮