Chocolate Cobbler Recipe | The Recipe Critic

Everyone will want to eat dessert first with this Chocolate Cobbler – a simple dessert that’s all about gooey chocolate goodness. The velvety inside and crispy top create a perfect combo for a satisfying, easy-to-make treat!

Chocolate is a classic go-to for dessert at our house. Check out some more delicious desserts like these Flourless Chocolate Cookies, these yummy Classic Chocolate Eclairs or this Chocolate Lasagna!

Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

Cobbler is a classic dessert. Especially peach cobbler— that’s a favorite at our house at the end of summer time! But this chocolate cobbler recipe is to die for. It’s gooey on the inside, and the outside is perfectly crisp.

Chocolate Cobbler is an easy-to-make recipe that you can make all year long! No need to wait until a certain fruit is in season! It will satisfy all of your chocolate cravings, and once you try it topped with some delicious vanilla ice cream, you won’t be able to resist another bite or two!

Ingredients in Chocolate Cobbler

Packed with delicious chocolate batter, this cobbler recipe will soon become a favorite in your family! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

• Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.
• Flour: All-purpose flour will work the best!
• Cocoa Powder: This is what gives the batter a nice chocolate flavor.
• Baking Powder: This makes it so the chocolate cobbler isn’t flat.
• Salt: The salt enhances all of the ingredients in the dessert.
• Sugar: The sugar sweetens the cocoa, making the chocolate nice and sweet.
• Whole Milk: You can use 2% milk if that’s what you have instead, but I prefer the texture that the whole milk brings to the recipe.
• Vanilla Extract: a splash of vanilla gives this a delicious flavor!
• Boiling Water: This is for the topping.

How to Make Chocolate Cobbler

This chocolate cobbler is so easy to make! And it’s ready in less than 40 minutes. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you will agree… it’s the perfect dessert!

1. Melt the butter: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the butter to a 3-quart or 9-inch baking dish. Place it in the oven until the butter is melted. Once melted, remove from the oven and set aside. 
2. Whisk: While the butter melts, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in the milk and vanilla until fully combined.
3. Add batter: Add the batter to the baking dish with the melted butter. 
4. Make the topping: Prepare the topping by whisking the sugar, salt, and cocoa powder together. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter. Pour the boiling water over the top.
5. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes. The chocolate cobbler should be almost completely set with just a slight jiggle to it. The top should have a nice crust on it, and there should be a few bubbly spots around the edge. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-12 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!