Chocolate Pancakes Recipe
Deliciously rich chocolate pancakes made from a tender cocoa-infused batter mixed with chocolate chips, perfect for a decadent breakfast or brunch. These fluffy pancakes are easy to prepare and cooked on a stovetop griddle for a classic homemade touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- ¾ cups buttermilk (or substitute with milk)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, can be doubled or omitted)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt thoroughly to create an even mix of dry ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted butter, buttermilk, milk, vanilla extract, and crack the egg into the dry mix. Stir gently until just combined—expect a thick and lumpy batter. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter. Allow the batter to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps the ingredients to hydrate and improves texture.
- Prepare Griddle: Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking and to achieve a golden crust.
- Cook Pancakes: Using approximately ¼ cup of batter per pancake, pour onto the heated griddle. If the batter is too thick to spread, use a spoon to gently spread it into a circle. Cook until bubbles form and begin to pop on the surface, then flip carefully and cook for an additional 30 to 60 seconds, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Serve the pancakes immediately. Top with powdered sugar, chocolate sauce, butter, syrup, or fresh fruit according to your preference for an indulgent breakfast experience.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk and milk with plant-based milk alternatives.
- Resting the batter before cooking helps improve the pancake texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate chips based on your desired sweetness and chocolate intensity.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle to ensure easy flipping and prevent pancakes from sticking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
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