If you love the southern chocolate cobbler at Cracker Barrel you'll love this easy microwave pudding cake that's done in 10 minutes! Add the optional spices for a Mexican chocolate vibe.
Mix sugar, cocoa, spices, and coffee in a large microwave safe bowl.
Add the butter, and microwave on high for 5 minutes, or until it is bubbling.
Whisk to blend.
Cake
Stir together the dry ingredients in a two quart casserole dish.
Add the milk and vanilla and stir until smooth.
Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans, if using
Spread the batter in the casserole dish.
Pour the boiling hot sauce over the batter but do not stir it!
Microwave for 8-10 minutes. The sauce will be on the bottom but the cake will be on the top. If you like it very creamy microwave it for less time.
Serve warm topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
You can bake this in the oven - 350F for 35 to 40 minutes or until just set.Storage:Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or spoon leftovers into an airtight container. Keep the chocolate cobbler in the refrigerator and it'll last for about three days.Reheating this southern classic couldn't be easier. Simply pop your portion into the microwave for thirty seconds or so and enjoy. Don't forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream!This freezes well for up to 3 months. It's best if you undercook it a bit then let come to room temperature and freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat in the microwave just until it's hot.Tips:
Let the hot chocolate cobbler set and cool for about five minutes.
Use a 2 ½ quart dish—this is important. Too small and you'll make a mess in the microwave. Too large and the cake batter will overcook.
Please make sure your bowl and baking dish are microwave safe—and, use pot holders to handle them. They'll be super hot!
There are quite a few types of cocoa powder out there, but this recipe needs dark cocoa powder—it's really the best!
Simply pour the fudgy cocoa mix over top of the cake batter. No mixing! The cake will float to the top leaving a rich sauce underneath.
Don't make coffee at home? No worries! Ask for a small black coffee on your morning drive-through run and store it in the fridge until later!
The best way to serve hot chocolate cobbler (if you ask the kids) is with a scoop of ice cream on top. However, it's also good with just some whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon