The Viral-Worthy Hot Fudge Chocolate Cobbler You’ll Make Again and Again

Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read 

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Healthier Chocolate Cobbler (V, DF, GF)

Updated: 1/15/26

Sometimes you just want a dessert that you won’t feel guilty about eating. This is just that dessert. It’s made up of chocolate cake on top of a layer of gooey hot fudge and made with ingredients that won’t spike your blood sugar! Super yummy and delicious and EASY! This dessert is also vegan, gluten free and dairy free, but can be adapted to most dietary needs. SO AWESOME! This is a hit recipe in our house for sure!

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Servings: 6

Preparation + Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Suggested kitchen tools: measuring spoons, measuring cup, parchment paper, 9 inch pie pan (or a similar sized baking dish), 2 medium sized mixing bowls

Cake Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup oat flour

  • 3/4 cup gluten free baking flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour)

    YES YOU CAN SUB IN 1 CUP REGULAR/ALL PURPOSE FLOUR

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (finely ground)

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (you can use white sugar instead)

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or your favorite milk)

  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (plus a little extra to grease the pie pan or you can use butter)

Fudge Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

  • 1 cup coconut sugar (you can use white sugar instead)

Optional: dairy free or regular ice cream of your choice

How-To:

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees (F)

  2. Use a little melted or softened coconut oil to grease a 9” pie pan. Set aside.

  3. Mix the dry cake ingredients (flours, salt, baking soda, baking powder, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, cocoa powder) in a medium sized mixing bowl.

  4. Add the wet cake ingredients (almond milk, melted coconut oil or butter) to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Spread in pan. Set aside.

  5. Mix the fudge sauce ingredients (cocoa powder, hot water, corn starch, 1 cup coconut sugar) in a medium sized mixing bowl. It will be very “watery” (you want this as it will thicken as it bakes).

  6. Pour the fudge sauce mixture on top of the cake mixture. Do not stir! FYI: It may seem strange looking at this point, but that’s okay! The watery fudge sauce will become thick and sink to the bottom of the pan while the cake will rise to the top.

  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is mostly set in the middle. It should still jiggle slightly.

  8. Let rest for about 20 minutes (if you can wait!) and serve alone OR with your favorite ice cream.

  9. Eat and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks:

  • I found all my ingredients for this recipe at Whole Foods. Most large grocery stores have all these ingredients as well.

  • Leftovers keep best when covered and refrigerated.

  • Want it even more chocolate-y? Add about 1/4 cup of dairy free mini chocolate chips to the cake batter OR sprinkle some on top when serving.

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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.