Description

Chocolate Pecan Cobbler is a rich, gooey, and indulgent Southern dessert that combines the fudgy texture of molten chocolate cake with crunchy toasted pecans. It creates its own luscious chocolate sauce as it bakes, making it an ideal warm treat to enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or any comfort food craving.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

½ cup milk
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

½ cup chopped pecans

Topping

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups hot water

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cobbler evenly.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder until thoroughly combined.
Add Wet Ingredients and Combine: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until a thick batter forms, making sure all ingredients are incorporated smoothly.
Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the batter, ensuring even distribution while preserving their crunch.
Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking, then pour the batter into it and spread evenly across the bottom.
Mix Topping: In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing well.
Add Topping to Batter: Sprinkle the sugar and cocoa powder topping evenly over the batter in the baking dish to build flavor layers.
Pour Hot Water Carefully: Slowly pour 1 ½ cups of hot water over the top without stirring; this step is crucial for forming the gooey chocolate sauce beneath the batter.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is set and you see bubbly chocolate sauce at the bottom edges of the dish.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for about 10 minutes so it can set slightly, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

Do not stir after adding the hot water; this is essential for the cobbler to develop its signature gooey chocolate sauce.
For deeper flavor and enhanced texture, toast the pecans lightly before folding them into the batter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American