Chocolate Cobbler also known as a self-saucing pudding, may be the easiest dessert you'll ever make. With just a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry you can make the best gooey chocolate pudding cake. All you need is some hot water and an oven and you have a no-fail dessert that will curb your chocolate craving.
Stir together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Add chocolate chips. Spread into an un-greased 8-inch square glass baking pan or large pie pan. (It will be very thick.)
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over the top. Do not stir.
Bake for 35-38 minutes, or until center is almost set. Let stand for 15 minutes, then serve. Great served with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Recipe Tips
The water does not have to be boiling but hotter than what you can get from the tap. Try heating in a microwave for about 5 minutes.
Don't be tempted to stir it once the water is added, just pour it on top and put it in the oven.
Chocolate chips are optional, it will still be pudding like without the chocolate chips.
To reheat, just put in the oven at 350º for a few minutes and it will get gooey again.