If you love chocolate, you have to try my grandmother’s Southern Chocolate Cobbler! It’s rich, gooey, and easy to make. Think a brownie-ish top with a silky, fudgy sauce below it—much like a lava cake, only without all the fuss. It is perfect for those times when you want to treat yourself to a comforting dessert or impress your guests without doing too much work. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you will have a dessert that you will find hard to resist!
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: This recipe is just mix, pour, and bake—no special steps or equipment required!
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: This cobbler is made with cocoa powder in both the batter and the topping, so it has a pronounced chocolate flavor, even for chocolate lovers.
- Decadent Sauce: What’s magical about this cobbler is that, as it bakes, it creates its own gooey chocolate sauce beneath a delicate cake-like topping.
- Perfect for Large Groups: This recipe is baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish, making it the perfect option for family meals, potlucks, or when you want to impress your guests.

If you love chocolate, you have to try my grandmother’s Southern Chocolate Cobbler! It’s rich, gooey, and easy to make. Think a brownie-ish top with a silky, fudgy sauce below it—much like a lava cake, only without all the fuss. It is perfect for those times when you want to treat yourself to a comforting dessert or impress your guests without doing too much work. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you will have a dessert that you will find hard to resist!
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: This recipe is just mix, pour, and bake—no special steps or equipment required!
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: This cobbler is made with cocoa powder in both the batter and the topping, so it has a pronounced chocolate flavor, even for chocolate lovers.
- Decadent Sauce: What’s magical about this cobbler is that, as it bakes, it creates its own gooey chocolate sauce beneath a delicate cake-like topping.
- Perfect for Large Groups: This recipe is baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish, making it the perfect option for family meals, potlucks, or when you want to impress your guests.
