Description
A rich, gooey dessert that creates its own hot fudge sauce while baking, combining cake and pudding in one irresistible dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading evenly, then sprinkle brown sugar and cocoa mixture on top without stirring.
- Carefully pour the hot water (or coffee) over the mixture, again without stirring.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set but slightly soft in the center. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, reduce sugar and substitute with whole wheat flour or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate, dessert, Southern, cobbler, baking