Gooey Sourdough Chocolate Cobbler Delight
A warm and comforting dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with the tang of sourdough, resulting in a gooey and delicious cobbler.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
For the cobbler
- 110 g 110 g (1 stick) butter Rich and creamy, used as a base.
- 200 g 200 g (1 cup) sugar Sweetness balanced with the tang of sourdough.
- 30 g 30 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder Adds rich chocolate flavor.
- 225 g 225 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour Provides structure.
- 10 g 10 g (2 teaspoons) baking powder Essential for leavening.
- 200 g 200 g (3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) milk Adds moisture.
- 10 g 10 g (2 teaspoons) vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
- 150 g 150 g (2/3 cup) sourdough starter or discard Introduces a tangy flavor.
- 100 g 100 g (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips Melts to provide gooey pockets.
For the topping
- 330 g 330 g (1 2/3 cups) sugar Creates a sweet crunchy layer.
- 40 g 40 g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder Intensifies chocolate flavor.
- 480 g 480 g (2 cups) boiling water Creates the gooey center.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a 9x9-inch baking dish, ideally doing this in the oven.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 200 g sugar, 30 g cocoa powder, 225 g flour, 10 g baking powder, 200 g milk, 10 g vanilla extract, and 150 g sourdough starter. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 330 g sugar and 40 g cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the entire surface of the cobbler without mixing it.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The top should be set while the center remains gooey.
Serving
- Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy.
Notes
Serve hot with ice cream for a perfect dessert experience. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.