Description
Indulgent chocolate pancakes bring morning magic to breakfast tables with rich, velvety charm. Silky chocolate layers promise pure comfort, delighting taste buds and creating delicious memories you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup (296 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (40 g) Dutched cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warm
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Sauce (Ganache) Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare dry mixture by sifting flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free texture. Whisk ingredients thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Create wet base by combining granulated sugar with melted butter in a separate bowl. Incorporate eggs, warm milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent tough pancakes. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips, allowing batter to rest for 5 minutes to enhance flavor development.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, lightly greasing with butter. Pour batter using a ¼ cup measure into the center, creating circular shapes.
- Watch for surface bubbles indicating readiness, which typically takes 1-2 minutes. Carefully flip pancakes using a thin spatula, cooking opposite side until golden brown.
- Craft luxurious ganache by heating heavy whipping cream until it reaches a gentle simmer. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, then pour hot cream over them.
- Stir ganache continuously until achieving a silky, glossy consistency. Drizzle generously over warm pancakes, creating an indulgent chocolate cascade.
Notes
- Adjust the batter’s consistency by adding a splash of milk if it’s too thick, ensuring smooth, easy-to-pour pancakes.
- Prevent chocolate chips from sinking by tossing them in a bit of flour before adding to the batter, keeping them evenly distributed.
- Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior without sticking.
- Opt for dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and coconut cream to make these pancakes suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg