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Chocolate Cobbler

June 18th, 2008 · 53 Comments

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Chocolate Cobbler

Sometimes I think chocolate can be made into just about any dessert form. Here we have it as a cobbler, which is usually associated with fruit. While I don’t think that this is a cobbler in the traditional sense, I find that it’s so good that I don’t really care what you call it.

This is another of those recipes that are so simple that you’re almost embarrassed to take the compliments that will inevitably come after serving it. The whole thing can be put together in a matter of minutes. Another added convenience is that the ingredients are all things that most anyone would have on hand.

So, the gist of this dessert is that as it bakes, it makes its own chocolate sauce on the bottom. When you scoop out a serving, right there underneath is some wonderful, warm chocolate goodness to spoon over it. And, don’t forget the ice cream. To me, it’s not optional. It may not be the prettiest thing you’ll ever make, but you’ll probably find that no one will mind.

Chocolate Cobbler

Tags: chocolate · cobblers, crisps, & crumbles

53 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Nat // Jun 18, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    While I’ve never had a cobbler, I have had this! It’s generally called a self saucing pudding, and it’s delish! Great with a dollop of double cream too. Mmmm, I might have to make one on the weekend!

  • 2 Amanda // Jun 18, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    I literally want to jump in that and swim around in the chocolate. Talk about being one big gluttonous girl! I would forgo starbucks for a week to have a big bite of that fresh out of the oven. and that is saying a lot as I am a chocolate fiend!

  • 3 Patti // Jun 18, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    WOW! This looks amazing. :) Such a good idea for a non-traditional cobbler. This is a definite must for an I-need-chocolate-NOW-PMSing weel. :)

  • 4 Silvia // Jun 18, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    That look stunning and delicious! You are right :-D chocolate can be everywhere!! and I really enjoy this thing a lot..:-D
    great photos as ever
    Silvia

  • 5 Angelica at Butter&Beans // Jun 19, 2008 at 12:09 am

    That looks so good! And you’re right - ice cream is not optional when it comes to this kind of chocolate cake.

  • 6 Lisa // Jun 19, 2008 at 3:36 am

    I love calling it chocolate cobbler! I’ve only heard it called brownie pudding or hot fudge cake. Whatever you call it, I call it DELICIOUS! I’m definitely making this this week.

    And you’re right–it LOVES vanilla ice cream. I’ve never had it without. And it HAS to be hot/warm. Oh dear, I’m afraid I may be making it tonight!

  • 7 Elizabeth // Jun 19, 2008 at 5:31 am

    Lovely…I haven’t seen something like this before, but it looks divine and I will surely be making it one day soon!

  • 8 Nan (and Jim) // Jun 19, 2008 at 7:22 am

    This is so good, I’m going to make it for myself. As you know…I don’t bake, so we will see what happens!

    This is beyond good. As fond as I am of a good peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream, this tops it big time. The ice cream makes it even better! The way that the sauce is just waiting for you underneath the cobbler is a mini-miracle! I still don’t know how that happens in the cooking process but it is delicious.

    I’ll let you know how my attempt at cooking this comes out…if I can do it, anyone can!!

    Thanks for bringing this on Sunday! It made Father’s Day lunch complete!

  • 9 cindy lester // Jun 19, 2008 at 8:17 am

    I have a similar recipe that I make on occassion!
    I can just about eat the whole thing by myself!!
    I agree ice cream is a must!

  • 10 jennifer // Jun 19, 2008 at 9:40 am

    Nat, it seems that this dessert is called all kinds of different things. In any case, it’s delicious!

    Amanda, I think it would be worth it! :-)

    Patti, you may just be right!

    Thanks, Silvia! :-D

    Angelica, we actually picked up some gelato locally the last time I made this. Very, very good.

    Lisa, warm with ice cream. There’s no other way to eat it! ;-)

    Elizabeth, I hope you like it!

    Nan, you can do it!

    Cindy, I know what you mean. I just need the pan, some ice cream, and a spoon. ;-)

  • 11 Elle // Jun 19, 2008 at 9:45 am

    Oooooh, chocolate cobbler…can I make this for lunch? It would be a fun way to celebrate the last day of school, right? Right?

    Looks fabulous, and yep–gotta have ice cream with it.

  • 12 Tarah // Jun 19, 2008 at 10:29 am

    This… Is…. Genius!!

  • 13 standing still // Jun 19, 2008 at 10:44 am

    Holy melted Hersheys, Batman. What a photo!

  • 14 Katie // Jun 19, 2008 at 10:59 am

    I made something similar to this for my husband on our first Valentine’s Day together. I also baked him cocoa chocolate chip cookies. I’m glad that I married a chocolate lover like myself:)

    And you are right, it is delicious!

  • 15 Patricia Scarpin // Jun 19, 2008 at 11:22 am

    I did not know about the existence of something so luscious, Jen. :)

  • 16 Jill B // Jun 19, 2008 at 11:31 am

    I was going to make some layered chocolate brownies to serve with ice cream for a dinner tonight, but I think I just changed my mind.

  • 17 jennifer // Jun 19, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    Elle, that sounds like a plan!

    Thanks, Tarah! I wish I knew who to give credit to for the recipe because they are brilliant!!!

    standing still, thanks!

    Katie, chocolate helped bring me and Quinn together, too. :-)

    Patricia, you must try it!

    Jill B, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

  • 18 giz // Jun 19, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    This is very much like a lava cake - ooey gooey goodeness full of rich chocolate - I can’t even stand it - so good.

  • 19 Karen // Jun 20, 2008 at 6:51 am

    How would adding raspberries work? I LOVE the two combined together in any form. Sometimes I will put a chocolate chip in the center of a raspberry and eat them for a little treat. No baking required.

  • 20 jennifer // Jun 20, 2008 at 9:07 am

    giz, I know - I can just barely stand it. ;-)

    Karen, I’m not sure how raspberries would incorporate into the baking process, but a few sprinkled on top of each serving would be lovely! :-)

  • 21 Rachelle ~"Mommy? I'm Hungry!" // Jun 20, 2008 at 11:28 am

    This is one of my favorite desserts, easy to make and uses ingredients you already have on hand! I have a couple different versions, I make.

  • 22 Hendria // Jun 20, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    YUMMO!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 23 Sandie (Inn Cuisine) // Jun 20, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    This looks and sounds like a phenomenal dessert - easy AND delicious!

    I have REALLY been craving chocolate lately, and not just old run of the mill chocolate either. That said, this is definitely being made this weekend! Hips & tummy - you’ve been warned! ;-)

  • 24 jennifer // Jun 20, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    Rachelle, I love that this recipe uses thing that you keep in your pantry. It’s awful to figure out you’re short an ingredient when you’re ready to make something.

    Thanks, Hendria!

    Sandie, I hope you’ll like it!

  • 25 RecipeGirl // Jun 21, 2008 at 7:13 am

    Looks gooey and wonderful to me! I ‘d love this with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a couple of raspberries on top :)

  • 26 Life on an Island // Jun 21, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Never heard of such a thing… so glad you brought it to our attention. YUMMM!

  • 27 Kevin // Jun 21, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    That looks so moist and chocolaty and good!

  • 28 Indigo // Jun 22, 2008 at 9:53 am

    Promise; I am not going to dob you in to anyone over the cobbler thing. I just want one thing in return. You see that big bowl at the top of the page? Yeah. Ohhh yeah.

  • 29 Amy Kelly // Jun 22, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    I am delurking to tell you that I ran across your blog recently and just fell madly in love! I made this for my husband and I last night, and while I used dark chocolate cocoa powder and probably cooked the cobbler a bit too long (I was distracted with dishes), it was absolutely divine! It is just sooooo good for how simple the recipe it. I am usually not a huge fan of chocolate, but this is just irresistible. I plan to make this again soon. Thank you for sharing so many inspiring recipes.

  • 30 jennifer // Jun 22, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    RecipeGirl, sounds good to me!

    Kevin, that’s exactly what it is! :-)

    Indigo, I’ll see what I can do. ;-)

    Amy, I’m so glad you and your husband liked it! Thanks for commenting.

  • 31 the caked crusader // Jun 23, 2008 at 2:06 am

    I am salivating. Can’t type more as my drool may short circuit the computer!

  • 32 Ashley // Jun 23, 2008 at 10:43 am

    Oh. My. Gosh. I must make this now!

  • 33 Nick // Jun 23, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    Man, you’re photos are just ridiculous. Well I suppose it’s a combo of the recipe and the photo but this cobbler looks outstanding nonetheless.

  • 34 jennifer // Jun 24, 2008 at 9:25 am

    caked crusader, I completely understand.

    Ashley, let me know what you think if you make this.

    Thanks, Nick! :-)

  • 35 Nicole // Jun 25, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Ohhh man this looks perfect. I can taste it now. :)

  • 36 jennifer // Jun 26, 2008 at 6:56 am

    Thanks, Nicole!

  • 37 Kim // Jun 26, 2008 at 7:56 am

    Cobbler or not, this is a keeper. I imagine every bite is pure delish. Great pics.

  • 38 jennifer // Jun 26, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Thanks, Kim! It is, without a doubt, delicious.

  • 39 Aran // Jun 28, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    jennifer… you should call this blog chocolate heaven… i love the simplicity and richness of this! and the photos show it very, very well!

  • 40 jennifer // Jun 28, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    Thanks, Aran! :-)

  • 41 Mr.Sound // Jul 5, 2008 at 12:42 am

    Whoa! Very tempting, chocolate is my favorite. But there is one problem. We have a family history of Diabetes. So I try to avoid sweet foods.
    http://www.foodista.com/2008/06/12/mexican-hot-chocolate/

  • 42 jennifer // Jul 5, 2008 at 6:31 am

    Thanks, Mr. Sound. Moderation is everyone’s friend. ;-)

  • 43 TBC // Jul 5, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    I’ve never made a cobbler before. This would be a great one to try out! It looks sinfully delicious. I have got to make this. :D

  • 44 jennifer // Jul 5, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    TBC, I hope you’ll enjoy it!

  • 45 Christy // Jul 5, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    I made this today, and not only was it really easy, it tastes amazing. The next time I have company, I’m going to pull this out so I can wow them. Thanks and keep those recipes coming girl!!

  • 46 jennifer // Jul 6, 2008 at 8:01 am

    Christy, I’m glad you liked it!

  • 47 White On Rice Couple // Jul 6, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Hello, all your beautiful deserts here are so inspiring! The close up photography really makes me want to make more sweets! This chocolate cobbler is just amazing and really satisfying for days that I CRAVE chocolate. Thank you!

  • 48 jennifer // Jul 6, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Thanks, White!

  • 49 Hhhmmmm..... // Sep 8, 2008 at 5:23 am

    Well I guess I cannot visit this site anymore or all those ten mile bike rides and body bar sessions will turn into every sweet gooey melted mixture known to man!

  • 50 jennifer // Sep 8, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    :-)

  • 51 Alexandra // Oct 17, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    Hi!! this looks great! do you think I could make it with soy milk instead of milk??

  • 52 jennifer // Oct 17, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    Alexandra, I’ve never used soy milk, but I think you should be able to substitute it for regular milk. Enjoy!

  • 53 Maire // May 22, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    I just wanted to say that I made this last weekend for a small get-together with friends, and it was an unbelievable hit. Thanks for such a great (and easy!) recipe. Although I must say that the best part of this recipe (that all the ingredients are basically pantry staples) is also the worst part! Now I’m afraid that I’ll make this WHENEVER I have a chocolate graving :)

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