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Chocolate Pancakes

Chocolate Pancakes

Fluffy, rich Chocolate Pancakes that melt in your mouth! Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pancakes
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Dry Mix

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder preferably Dutch-processed
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon espresso powder optional

For the Wet Mix

  • 1¼ cups buttermilk or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins & Toppings

  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Fresh berries strawberries, raspberries
  • Whipped cream
  • Maple syrup or chocolate sauce
  • Chopped toasted nuts

Instructions
 

Prepare the Batter

  • 1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
  • 2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • 3️⃣ Combine: Make a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the wet, and gently fold until just combined. Some lumps are okay!
  • 4️⃣ Rest the Batter: Let sit for 5-10 minutes for fluffier pancakes.

Cook the Pancakes

  • 5️⃣ Heat a skillet/griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  • 6️⃣ Pour Batter: Use a ¼-cup measure to drop batter onto the skillet.
  • 7️⃣ Flip When Ready: When bubbles appear and edges look set (about 2-3 minutes), flip. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • 8️⃣ Keep Warm: Place pancakes on a wire rack in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest.

Serve & Enjoy!

  • 9️⃣ Stack the pancakes and top with butter, syrup, berries, or whipped cream. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Double Chocolate Chunk: Add chopped dark chocolate to the batter.
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon + a pinch of cayenne.
  • Black Forest Style: Fold in chopped cherries & top with cherry compote.
  • Chocolate-Orange Bliss: Add orange zest and replace vanilla with orange extract.
  • Nutella Surprise: Stuff pancakes with Nutella for a molten center.
  • Mint Chocolate Chip: Add ¼ tsp mint extract + mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSugar: 10g
Keyword Chocolate Lover’s Breakfast, Chocolate Pancakes, Fluffy Pancakes, Homemade Pancakes
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