Rich Chocolate Pancakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pancakes
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1 ⅓ cups (185g) plain flour
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¼ teaspoon fine salt
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder—any type works, but Dutch-processed is ideal
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1 cup (240 ml) full-fat milk
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½ cup (85g) chocolate chunks or chips
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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⅓ cup (65g) white sugar
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3 tablespoons cooking oil (canola or vegetable)—or substitute 45g melted butter if that's your thing
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure kind tastes best)
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Butter or oil to grease your cooking surface
→ Smooth Chocolate Topping
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140 g (5 oz.) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
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½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Take a sifter or whisk to thoroughly blend flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in your largest mixing bowl. Keep it aside for now.
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In a smaller bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until smooth. Add milk, vanilla, and your choice of oil (or melted butter) and mix again.
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Pour the wet mix into the dry one, stirring gently until just combined. Don't go overboard with the mixing! Add the chocolate chunks or chips and let the batter rest while you make the ganache.
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Put the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in short bursts of 20-30 seconds, stirring between rounds, until smooth. If you prefer, you can use the double boiler method (a heatproof bowl over simmering water). Set aside afterward.
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Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat it with butter or oil. Scoop about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and pour onto the hot surface. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat for the remaining batter, re-greasing the pan as needed. You can tent them with foil to keep warm.
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Serve the pancakes hot and drizzle the chocolate sauce on top. If the ganache has thickened, warm it up in the microwave to get it runnier.
# Notes:
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For a dessert-like breakfast, these moist cocoa-infused pancakes with smooth chocolate topping are unbeatable.
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Don't overmix the batter—it makes pancakes heavy and dense instead of light and airy.
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A short rest (5-10 minutes) for the batter before cooking will make the texture fluffier.
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Try topping these with extras like whipped cream, nuts, or fresh fruit for extra flair.