Double Chocolate Pancakes
These Double Chocolate Pancakes are a fast and indulgent breakfast treat featuring fluffy texture, rich cocoa flavor, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a quick, decadent start to the day, this recipe delivers café-quality pancakes with minimal effort and adaptable options for dietary preferences.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well mixed to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and chocolate flavor.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, creating a liquid mixture that adds moisture and richness for tender pancakes.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter fluffy; a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, spreading melty pockets of chocolate evenly throughout the batter.
- Cook Your Pancakes: Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room-temperature eggs and milk for better batter consistency.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir batter just enough to combine to retain fluffiness.
- Proper Heat: Cook pancakes over medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to fully activate the baking powder.
- Use Good Quality Cocoa: A high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder significantly improves flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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