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Crockpot Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

4.6 from 80 reviews

This Crockpot Chocolate Cobbler is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich chocolate base topped with a gooey fudgy sauce layer, all slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot. Served warm with vanilla ice cream, it’s an indulgent treat with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 3 ½ cups white granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup melted salted butter
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping Ingredients

  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar

Optional Garnish

  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Mix the base: Add all of the base ingredients to your crockpot—except for the 2 cups of sugar and ½ cup of cocoa powder reserved for the topping—and stir until everything is smooth and well combined.
  2. Make the topping: In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of sugar with ½ cup of cocoa powder. This mixture will form the gooey, fudgy sauce layer.
  3. Add the topping: Evenly sprinkle the sugar and cocoa powder mixture over the batter in the crockpot. Do not stir it in; leave it sitting on top as it will create a delicious sauce underneath while cooking.
  4. Let it cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until the top looks set and firm but there is still molten chocolate goodness underneath.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Spoon the cobbler warm and gooey into bowls and top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Do not stir the topping into the base mixture; sprinkling it on top creates the signature gooey sauce layer.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot model; check the cobbler after 3 hours to avoid overcooking.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with a plant-based milk and use dairy-free butter.
  • Serving with vanilla ice cream enhances the warm cobbler with a cool creamy contrast.

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