Here’s a rich, gooey, Chocolate Pecan Pie Cobbler — part molten chocolate cake, part pecan pie, and unbelievably easy. Perfect for holidays or whenever you want a decadent warm dessert!
🍫🥧 Chocolate Pecan Pie Cobbler
Ingredients
For the batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ cups very hot water
Add-ins:
- 1 to 1½ cups pecans, roughly chopped or halves
- ½ to 1 cup chocolate chips (optional but amazing)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar.
2. Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix:
- flour
- granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- baking powder
- salt
Then add:
- milk
- melted butter
- vanilla
Mix just until smooth.
Fold in pecans and chocolate chips if using.
Spread batter evenly into the baking dish.
3. Add the Pecan Pie “Sauce” Topping
In a small bowl, combine:
- brown sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter (don’t stir).
4. Pour Hot Water on Top
- Carefully pour 1½ cups very hot water over everything.
- Do not stir — this creates the gooey chocolate sauce underneath as it bakes.
5. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is set and crackly but the inside stays gooey.
- The bottom forms a molten chocolate-pecan pie sauce.
6. Serve
Scoop into bowls while warm.
Delicious with:
- vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream
- a drizzle of caramel
⭐ Tips
- Add ½ tsp cinnamon for a Southern twist.
- Use toasted pecans for deeper flavor.
- If you want it extra gooey, reduce baking time by 3–5 minutes.
If you’d like, I can turn this into a printable recipe card, a short TikTok-style version, or a no-egg version!
