Chocolate Pancakes
Chocolate pancakes are fluffy, sweet pancakes made with cocoa powder, giving them a rich, chocolatey flavor. They're often served with syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or fresh berries for a decadent breakfast or dessert.
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
For the Pancakes:- 1 ⅓ cups (185g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (or 45g melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips or chunks
- Butter or oil, for cooking
- 140g (5 oz.) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
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Prepare the pancake batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Alternatively, whisk them well to remove any lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until fully combined. Add the milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir using a whisk or rubber spatula until the batter comes together and no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks. Set the batter aside.
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Make the chocolate ganache sauce:
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the mixture over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Set aside. The sauce can be served warm.
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Cook the pancakes:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- For each pancake, pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot surface. Cook for 1–2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until cooked through.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Re-grease the pan between batches as needed.
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Serve:
- Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with chocolate ganache sauce. Reheat the sauce briefly in the microwave if needed.