Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe

Rich, gooey and sweet, this Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe is a fun version of an old-time Southern dessert.

After you’ve tried this Red Velvet Cobbler, give this Red Velvet Cookie Pie a try!

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.

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 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.

Ingredients

• Butter: I use unsalted butter, but you could get away with salted butter in this recipe.
• Flour: I use regular all-purpose flour. I have not tested the recipe with gluten free flour to see if you could make it gluten free, but it should work!
• Sugar: You need granulated sugar.
• Cocoa Powder: I use unsweetened cocoa powder. Usually just whatever brand they have at the grocery store, which is usually Hershey’s or Nestle. You don’t want to use dutch process cocoa.
• Baking Soda: This is needed for the texture of the cobbler.
• Salt: The salt will balance the flavors.
• Buttermilk: You see buttermilk in most red velvet recipes, because it’s one of its identifying flavors. It really wouldn’t taste the same without it!
• Food Coloring: I used liquid food coloring. If you use a gel or paste, you won’t need as much.
• Vanilla: I like to use a good vanilla extract for the best flavor.
• Boiling Water: Adding boiling water is what helps to make the gooey sauce for the cobbler. Make sure it’s nice and hot when adding!

How to Make Red Velvet Cobbler

STEP 1: Pour the melted butter in the bottom of your baking dish. Make sure it is in an even layer.

STEP 2: Combine the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Once this is mixed together, pour in the buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla. Pour this batter over the melted butter and try your best to spread it into an even layer.

STEP 3: Combine the remaining sugar and cocoa powder, and sprinkle this over the top. Then gently pour the boiling water over the top of the cobbler.

STEP 4: Bake just until the center is set, let the cobbler sit for a few minutes, then serve the cobbler up. I like to serve it with some vanilla ice cream to cut the sweetness!

More Red Velvet Recipes

Red Velvet Bread Pudding
Red Velvet Brownie Cups
Red Velvet Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

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Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Rich, gooey and sweet, this Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe is a version of an old-time Southern dessert.

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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 liquid 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 8×8-inch baking dish.
  6 tablespoons butter
• 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.
  1 cup all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup sugar, 1.51 teaspoons Cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 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.
  1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons Cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 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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