Description
These fluffy chocolate pancakes are rich, decadent, and easy to make, featuring cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a luscious ganache sauce perfect for breakfast or brunch indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups (185g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 3 tablespoons canola oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips or chunks
- Butter or oil, for cooking
- 140g (5 oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks using a rubber spatula.
- Let the batter rest while making the chocolate ganache sauce.
- For the ganache: Combine chocolate and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20–30 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. Set aside.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
- For each pancake, scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.
- Serve pancakes warm with chocolate ganache drizzled on top.
Notes
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a smoother, richer chocolate flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps pancakes fluffy.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes to improve texture.
- Ganache can be made ahead and reheated for serving.
- Top with berries, whipped cream, or ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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