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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 
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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler - Easy Hot Fudge Cake

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cake that makes its own sauce, chocolate cobbler, hot fudge cake, old fashioned chocolate cobbler
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In an 8 x 8 inch baking dish, mix together flour, white sugar, salt, baking powder and unsweetened cocoa powder.
    Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 
  • Combine milk and vegetable oil; stir it into the dry ingredients to form a batter. Let is sit for 2 minutes.
    Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 
  • Sprinkle the top of the cake batter evenly with brown sugar and mini chocolate chips.
    Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 
  • Combine hot water and vanilla extract; pour slowly and gently over the brown sugar topping. DO NOT MIX. Let it settle for 2 minutes.
    Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 
  • Bake for 32 to 35 minutes or until the top looks dry.
    Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 
  • Let cool to warm or room temperature before serving to allow the hot fudge sauce to thicken.
    Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is a rich and decadent chocolate cake recipe that makes its own sauce when baking.  Some people call it hot fudge cake for the chocolate sauce hidden under the easy chocolate cake. 

Notes

  • The entire cake is mixed up in the baking dish; there's no need to dirty a bowl.
  • When you pour the hot water and vanilla extract mixture over the cake, do not mix it together.  Gently and slowly pour it over the batter.  This helps form the hot fudge sauce later on. 
  • Be sure to let the cake sit for 2 minutes as the instructions say both times!  
  • Substitute regular chocolate chips, mini chips, milk chocolate chips, etc. for the mini chocolate chips, if desired. 
  • Do not serve this cake right out of the oven.  It needs time to cool enough so the hot fudge sauce thickens at the bottom of the pan. 
  • Love hot fudge sauce? Try Grandma's Homemade Recipe. 
  • Please note that the carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on the products you use. The auto-calculation is an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg