Chocolate Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a medium-sized 8 x 8 inch (or any small to medium-sized) baking dish.
2. 2
   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder and salt.
3. 3
   In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add the liquid mixture to the flour-sugar mixture, and stir to combine (the batter will be thick.)
5. 5
   Pour into the prepared baking dish.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and remaining 3 tablespoons cocoa powder.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the brown sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter, followed by the chocolate chips and pecans.
8. 8
   Pour the hot water over the top, but do not stir.
9. 9
   Transfer the baking dish to the oven and cook for 40 minutes, until the center is just barely set.
10. 10
    Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.