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Chocolate Pancakes

Irresistibly Fluffy Chocolate Pancakes Your Family Will Love

These fluffy chocolate pancakes are quick to make and packed with rich chocolate flavor for a delightful breakfast treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour.
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder Opt for Dutch-processed for deeper taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent for fluffiness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for better results.
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce if using sweet chocolate chips.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter is good too.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips or Chunks Optional but highly recommended.
Ganache Sauce
  • 6 ounces Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate Use quality chocolate.
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Creates creamy texture.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Oil For greasing the skillet.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until combined. Add milk, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in chocolate chips and let batter rest for a few minutes.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and cream; microwave until melted and smooth.
  5. Heat skillet over medium heat, grease it, and pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake; cook until bubbles form, then flip.
  6. Serve stacks of pancakes drizzled with warm ganache and add berries or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow batter to rest for fluffiness. Use high-quality cocoa and avoid overmixing for best results.

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