When you envision a cobbler, your mind likely conjures images of bubbling fruit in a luscious sauce, adorned with a sweet batter. It’s a classic dessert, but what if I told you that cobbler could take on a whole new dimension? Enter the old-fashioned Southern Chocolate Cobbler, a delightful creation that adheres to cobbler traditions while veering into the realm of chocolatey decadence.

Ingredients:

For the Batter:

1/2 cup of unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of milk
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

For the Topping:

2 cups of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups of boiling water

For Serving:

Vanilla ice cream

Directions:

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