Chocolate Cobbler

Chocolate cobbler is an amazingly decadent dessert you can whip up quickly and easily. Everything goes in one pan, and the cake makes its own sauce as it bakes!

A chocolate cobbler is not a cobbler in the traditional sense. That said, I find that it’s so good, I don’t really care what you call it! The gist of this dessert is that as it bakes, it makes its own chocolate sauce on the bottom. When you scoop out a serving, right there underneath is some wonderful, warm chocolate goodness to spoon over it.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

• Ridiculously easy. This is one of those recipes that’s so simple you’re almost embarrassed to take the compliments that will inevitably come after serving it. The whole thing can be put together in a matter of minutes. 
• Everyday ingredients. Another added convenience is that the ingredients are all things that most anyone would have on hand. You probably won’t have to add anything to your grocery list to make this chocolate cobbler!
• Supremely moist and decadent. If you’ve ever had a pudding cake (like this vanilla pudding cake, cinnamon pudding cake, or berry pudding cake), this recipe is very similar, but much richer thanks to the addition of cocoa powder.

What You’ll Need

Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

• Granulated sugar
• All-purpose flour – Here’s how to measure flour for baking.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – You can use either natural or Dutch process cocoa powder for this chocolate cobbler recipe. Learn more: Types of Chocolate: A Home Baker’s Guide
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Milk – You can use any milk you have on hand, but whole milk will give you the richest results.
• Unsalted butter – Melt the butter before using it. 
• Vanilla extract – Use a high-quality store-bought brand or homemade vanilla extract.
• Light brown sugar – Learn more: Light Brown Sugar vs Dark Brown Sugar: What’s the Difference?
• Hot water – The secret ingredient that makes this recipe work.

How to Make Chocolate Cobbler

• Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. 
• Add the wet ingredients. Stir in the milk, butter, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into an ungreased square glass baking pan.

• Add the remaining ingredients. In a small bowl, mix the remaining sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa and sprinkle the mixture over the batter. Pour the hot water over the top and do not stir it in.
• Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is almost set. 
• Cool and serve. Let the chocolate cobbler cool for 15 minutes, then serve, spooning the chocolate sauce on the bottom over the top of each serving.

Serving Suggestions

My favorite way to serve chocolate cobbler is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (or this no-churn vanilla ice cream). You can’t go wrong with homemade whipped cream either. Of course, because this cake has sauce at the bottom, you really don’t need to serve it with anything at all!

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover chocolate cobbler in an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerated, the chocolate cobbler can be kept for up to a week. 

Reheat individual servings in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until it’s warmed through. If you prefer the oven, cover the cobbler with foil and place it in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes.

Can This Recipe Be Frozen?

To freeze your chocolate cobbler, allow it to cool completely. Then, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. You can freeze it whole or in individual portions, depending on your preference. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat according to the instructions above.

Video Tutorial: Chocolate Cobbler

More Quick and Easy Chocolate Desserts

• Brownie Cupcakes
• Easy Chocolate Torte
• Double Chocolate Pudding
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Easy Chocolate Mousse

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