Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cobbler baked in a cast-iron skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of sugar and the boiling water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the sugar water evenly over the batter in the skillet.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate cobbler, skillet cobbler, southern dessert, easy chocolate dessert, cast iron skillet recipe