Description
This classic Pecan Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert featuring a tender buttery cake base topped with crunchy pecans and a gooey brown sugar sauce. The combination of the sweet, nutty pecan topping with a hint of cinnamon and the moist cake is perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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For the Cobbler Batter
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- Ground cinnamon (to sprinkle)
Optional for Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the butter into pieces and place them in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Put the dish in the oven while it preheats so the butter melts evenly. Once the butter has melted completely, carefully remove the pan from the oven.
- Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract and stir gently just until combined. The batter may appear a bit lumpy; do not overmix.
- Assemble Cobbler: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Gently spread it to an even layer, but do not stir, allowing the butter to stay beneath the batter. Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans over the batter, then cover everything with the packed brown sugar. Slowly and evenly drizzle the boiling water over the entire surface. Do not stir. Finally, lightly sprinkle ground cinnamon on top to add aroma and flavor.
- Bake: Place the assembled cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The cobbler is done when the batter is mostly set in the center but still moist and gooey underneath the pecan topping.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes to allow the cobbler to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the boiling water; the layering effect is essential for the classic cobbler texture.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts if desired.
- Make sure to use boiling water for the topping to create the signature gooey sauce.
- The baking dish size is important; do not use a dish smaller than 9×13 inches to ensure even cooking.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
