Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, 0.5 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt for the batter.
• In a separate bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of sugar and 0.5 cup cocoa powder for the sauce.
• Gradually whisk in the hot water until smooth. The sauce will be thin.
• Carefully pour the chocolate sauce evenly over the batter in the baking dish. The sauce will sink to the bottom, creating a fudgy layer.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cobbler (not the sauce layer) comes out with moist crumbs.
• Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. It's best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.