Decadent Chocolate Pancakes Delight

These Chocolate Pancakes are delightfully rich and decadent, perfect for any chocolate enthusiast. Light and fluffy, they are filled with melted chocolate chips, making them utterly irresistible.

If you crave more chocolatey delights, consider trying this Double Chocolate Banana Bread or these Chocolate Meringue Cookies.

Recipe Details

These Chocolate Pancakes offer an array of delightful textures and a perfect amount of chocolate, making them ideal for breakfast or dessert. They’re sure to satiate any chocolate craving.

• TASTE: The rich chocolate flavor combined with just the right sweetness makes these pancakes a must-try. They are absolutely delectable.
• TEXTURE: These pancakes are incredibly fluffy, with melted chocolate chips integrated throughout. The rich ganache topping ensures each bite is moist.
• TIME: Preparation and cooking take just 25 minutes.
• EASE: Simple ingredients and straightforward instructions make this recipe an easy choice for wonderfully fluffy pancakes.

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes

• Dutch processed cocoa powder: This key ingredient contributes a deep chocolate taste to the pancakes.
• Melted butter: Enhances flavor and moisture in the batter.
• Eggs: Incorporate air to create fluffiness in the pancakes.
• Baking powder: A leavening agent that adds to the pancake’s lightness.
• Semisweet chocolate chips: Provide a delightful balance of sweetness in the chocolate ganache topping.
• Heavy cream: Gives the ganache a luxurious, rich texture.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Make them gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour as a substitute for all-purpose flour to create gluten-free pancakes.
• Substitute different chocolate chips: Feel free to make the ganache topping using white, milk, or dark chocolate chips.
• Add mint extract: Mixing in mint can transform these into delightful mint chocolate pancakes.
• Substitute cacao powder: You can use cacao powder instead of cocoa powder if preferred.

How to Make Chocolate Pancakes

• Sift the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, Dutch cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together and set aside.

• Cream the butter and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and melted butter.
• Add the other wet ingredients. Stir in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture.

• Combine ingredients. Add the wet mixture to the bowl with dry ingredients and mix lightly until incorporated.
• Add the chocolate chips. Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.

Pro Tip: Avoid overmixing, as this can break down the air that the eggs and baking powder have incorporated into the batter.

• Cook the pancakes. Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a little butter to the center. Pour a 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear on top.
• Flip. Carefully turn the pancake using a thin spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat for the remaining batter.

• Heat the cream. Pour heavy whipping cream into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl in the meantime.
• Create the ganache. Pour the heated cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Drizzle over the pancakes and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Sift the dry ingredients: Sifting eliminates any clumps of flour that may affect the overall taste of your pancakes.
• Avoid overmixing: The leavening agents incorporate air into the batter, so excessive mixing can deflate it.
• Allow the batter to rest: Resting allows leavening agents to produce more air, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
• Don’t overcook: Wait for bubbles to form on the surface and ensure the bottom looks set before flipping to prevent breakage.

FAQs

The key to light and flavorful pancakes is avoiding overmixing the batter. Only mix until ingredients are blended, then let it rest for 5 minutes before frying.

Using milk instead of water enhances the flavor of pancakes, making them richer, especially for decadent options like these Chocolate Pancakes.

Serving Suggestions

These Chocolate Pancakes are rich and loaded with chocolate chips. Finished with chocolate ganache, they pair beautifully with a range of breakfast items and coffee.

• Eggs: Consider serving alongside Eggs Benedict, an Egg Sandwich, Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions, or Shakshuka.
• Muffins: Pair with delightful muffins such as Cinnamon Apple Muffins (VIDEO), Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (VIDEO), Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO), or Cornbread Muffins.
• Pastries: Enjoy these pancakes with Cherry Danishes, Easy Cheese Danish Pastry (VIDEO), Apricot Rugelach (VIDEO), or Apple Fritter Bread.
• Beverages: Complement your meal with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Caramel Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat), Iced Matcha Latte, or Brown Sugar Boba.

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: Prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate it, covered, until you’re ready to cook the pancakes. The ganache can also be prepared ahead of time but should be warmed before drizzling onto the pancakes to ensure it’s pourable.

Storing: Keep these Chocolate Pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Freezing: Freeze these pancakes inside a ziplock bag, separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking. They can be frozen for up to three months.

More Scrumptious Pancakes!

• Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
• German Pancake (VIDEO)
• Almond Flour Pancakes (gluten-free)
• Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Full Recipe Instructions

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### Course:
Breakfast

### Cuisine:
American

### Prep Time:
10 minutes

### Cook Time:
15 minutes

### Total Time:
25 minutes

### Servings:
10 pancakes

### Calories:
345 kcal

### Author:
Dina

#### Equipment
– 1 pan
– 1 thin spatula

#### Ingredients
**For the pancakes**
– (List of pancake ingredients will follow here)

These pancakes are sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth and are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.### Ingredient Preparation

To begin preparing your ingredients, set a fine mesh sieve over a large mixing bowl. Sift in 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup of Dutched cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, along with a pinch of salt. Whisk the dry components together and place them aside.

For the chocolate sauce, gather 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream.

### Step-by-Step Instructions

1. **Mix Wet Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and melted butter until combined.

2. **Add Eggs and Milk:** Mix in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.

3. **Combine Mixtures:** Pour the milk and egg mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients.

4. **Mix Gently:** Stir well, but take care not to over-mix the batter.

5. **Incorporate Chocolate Chips:** Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are just combined. Allow the pancake batter to rest for approximately 5 minutes.

6. **Preheat Pan:** Heat a pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease the center with butter. Utilize a ¼ cup measuring cup to pour the batter into the center of the heated pan.

7. **Cook Pancakes:** Allow the pancakes to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the tops show bubbles and the bottoms look set. Carefully flip using a thin spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

8. **Repeat Cooking:** Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter.

9. **Prepare Ganache:** For the ganache, pour the heavy whipping cream into a saucepan and heat it until it simmers. While that’s happening, place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.

10. **Finish the Sauce:** Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Drizzle over the chocolate pancakes and enjoy!

### Notes

– **Sift Dry Ingredients:** This ensures there are no lumps in the flour which could affect the pancakes’ texture.

– **Avoid Overmixing:** Overzealous mixing can collapse the air bubbles created by the leavening agents.

– **Let Batter Rest:** Allow the batter to sit to maximize the air production for fluffy pancakes.

– **Monitor Cooking:** Look for bubbles on top and a golden bottom before flipping to prevent breakage.

### Nutrition Information

– **Calories:** 345 kcal
– **Carbohydrates:** [Additional information to be provided].Here is the rewritten content while retaining the original information and structure:

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36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg