Description
This Irresistibly Gooey Snickerdoodle Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert featuring a buttery cinnamon-spiced cake with a luscious, gooey bottom layer. With a simple batter topped with brown sugar and hot water to create a delightful sauce as it bakes, this cobbler is perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- â…“ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk (or alternative milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cobbler evenly.
- Prepare the baking pan: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly into a 9×13-inch baking pan, coating the bottom completely. This butter layer helps create the delicious gooey texture.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the batter light.
- Add batter to pan: Spoon the batter carefully over the melted butter in the pan. Do not stir; letting it rest on top of the butter helps form the layered cobbler texture.
- Sprinkle brown sugar: Evenly sprinkle the packed brown sugar over the top of the batter to add sweetness and caramelization.
- Add hot water: Slowly pour the hot water evenly over the entire mixture without stirring. The hot water interacts with the butter and sugars during baking to create the signature gooey layer beneath the cake.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake part comes out clean. The cobbler will have a moist and gooey bottom layer.
Notes
- Use whole milk or an alternative milk like almond or oat milk if preferred.
- Do not stir after adding the hot water to allow the cobbler layers to form properly.
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make the cobbler gluten-free.
