Rich, gooey and sweet, this Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe is a fun version of an old-time Southern dessert.
I think one of the things I love the most about being a food blogger is how it has taken me out of my comfort zone in the kitchen. I used to be a die-hard stick to the recipe kind of person. I wasn’t comfortable with substitutions, and even if I wanted to change something, I didn’t know how. Even reading back through some of my first blog posts, I see a lot of that.
But after 7+ years of trying new recipes and developing new recipes and failing at recipes and hitting some recipes out of the park, I feel like I’m a lot more comfortable with changing things up.
Don’t get me wrong – there are still plenty of times when I feel like I have no creativity running through me and all I need is a recipe to follow to the t. But a lot of the time now, I feel like I can change things up to my tastes or what I have on hand.
When I started Red Velvet week several years ago, I had no idea that it would lead me to where I am today. Dozens and dozens of red velvet recipes. Who would have ever thought? And I’m always seeing ideas that others have made, and I have ideas pop into my mind all of the time. The possibilities really are endless.
And I love that blogging has brought me to this point.
Today, I am red velvet-izing another recipe. Have you ever had a chocolate cobbler? It’s not really a traditional cobbler – there is no fruit filling, no biscuit top. Instead, this old-fashioned Southern dessert has an ooey, gooey chocolate “filling” that bakes up with a chocolate cake on top. Today’s version is a Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe, and it’s totally out of this world. It may not look like much, and it’s so simple it’s crazy, but I can almost guarantee that you’ll find yourself going back for seconds.
If you’ve never made a recipe like this, the directions might sound a little strange. You put some melted butter in a pan, then top it with your red velvet batter. You top the batter off with a sugar and cocoa mixture. And then it gets strange – you pour boiling water over the whole thing. Don’t question it – just do it. Trust me.
Let the cobbler sit for a few minutes once it comes out of the oven to let the “sauce” thicken a bit. Then serve it up with vanilla ice cream. I wouldn’t skip the ice cream. Trust me on that one, too. The cobbler itself is pretty sweet, so the ice cream helps to cut that sweetness a bit.
If you are looking for comfort, this Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe definitely fits the bill. Unassuming and delicious. It’s a perfect dessert for family night or for a potluck. I know my family loved it!
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Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup sugar divided
- 3 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder divided
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar,1 1/2 teaspoons of the cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stir in the buttermilk, red food coloring and vanilla extract. Spoon the batter over the butter, and carefully spread into one layer.
- In another bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons cocoa powder. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the top of the batter. Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the sugar.
- Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let the cobbler sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. (The "sauce" will thicken as it sits.)
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anoboybe says
It was so good. I love that it was not a traditional dessert but something fun.
Fred says
This was delicious
Anna says
This recipe was so unexpected, and so delicious!
Jennifer says
I have made the chocolate cobbler many times. Going to give this Red Velvet cobbler a try today. I am adding white chocolate chips to mine, but next time going to see about adding cheesecake swirls by just pouring thin lines in top before adding water. If it works, I’ll come back and post!
kaitlim casey says
let us know!!!
Fifamé says
Oh yes!! I’m a sweets and chocolate lover! So when I saw this post I knew what my next baking project would be! I even told my friends about, but they don’t get it! They just see red goo and ice cream. I knew better! *sigh* I was right!! It’s unbelievably delicious! My nephew will love it too. He’ll be upset with me that i havent invited him on a taste-a-ton this weekend.. but this is my go to dessert for the time being, so no worries!
Mine only didn’t turn out red in the end. The batter did, but with the sugar/cocoa mixture on top it ended up brown.. any tips??
Thanks for sharing! I’ll bring the last bit with me to lunch tomorrow (yes, with 2 scoops of ice cream! That’s what those little containers were made for right ^_^ )!
Okay, I’m done now ;- )
kaitlin casey says
i winder if dying the water red would help?
Diana says
Will the recipe be affected other the color if I leave out the red food coloring?
Deborah says
I haven’t tried it without the food coloring, but I’m guessing that it would be just fine.
Chels R. says
I think this is such a fun idea. Kind of unexpected and looks completely delicious.
Teresa says
Wow, red velvet and chocolate cobbler – two of my favorite things. Yum.
Joanne says
So is it almost like a pudding?! Well, whatever it is, I MUST HAVE IT.
Teresa says
WOW!!!!! I think i have fallen In LOVE all over again!!!!!!! can’t wait to try 1or 2 huck maybe ALL That cobbler OMG!!!!!!!!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Oh my god I love this! I want to dive in head first.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I think I need chocolate cobbler in my life. OMG!!! Congratulations Deborah. I’m so happy for you!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Gorgeous! Love this twist on a classic cobbler!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Yummy! Chocolate cobbler definitely has competition with this!