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Serving of red velvet cobbler in a white bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe

Rich, gooey and sweet, this Red Velvet Cobbler Recipe is a version of an old-time Southern dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories
Author Deborah Harroun

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 8x8-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.)