Description
This Chocolate Pecan Cobbler is a rich, gooey Southern-inspired dessert featuring a tender cocoa-infused cake base topped with a luscious chocolate sauce and crunchy pecans. Perfectly baked to create a crackled top with a molten chocolate pudding underneath, it’s a comforting treat ideal for serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups hot water (for topping)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Pecans: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms. Gently fold in the chopped pecans to distribute throughout the batter.
- Spread Batter: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer for uniform baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the 3/4 cup brown sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder until well combined. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the dish.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture without stirring to allow the cocoa sauce to form beneath during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is set and has a crackled appearance, and a rich chocolate sauce has formed underneath.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, spooning the gooey sauce from the bottom over each portion. Optional: top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir after pouring the hot water to ensure the chocolate sauce forms properly beneath the cake layer.
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pecans without affecting the overall texture significantly.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm straight from the oven for maximum gooeyness and flavor.
- Can be paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
