Description
Indulgent chocolate pancakes from Switzerland bring rich cocoa comfort to breakfast tables. Fluffy layers drizzled with maple syrup promise a delightful morning that will satisfy chocolate cravings completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups (185g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45g) canola or vegetable oil (or 45g melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Chocolate Ganache Sauce Ingredients:
- 140 grams (5 ounces) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform dry mixture with no lumps.
- Whisk egg and sugar in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes light and slightly frothy. Incorporate milk, oil, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Fold in chocolate chips, creating a smooth, slightly lumpy batter.
- Create chocolate sauce by melting chocolate and heavy cream together in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring between each heating cycle until the mixture becomes glossy and completely smooth.
- Preheat a non-stick griddle or skillet to medium heat (around 350°F). Lightly grease cooking surface with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, allowing small bubbles to form on the surface (about 1-2 minutes). Carefully flip and cook the opposite side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate, repeating the cooking process and re-greasing the pan between batches to maintain even cooking.
- Drizzle warm chocolate sauce over pancakes just before serving, ensuring each pancake is generously coated with the rich, glossy sauce.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor and deeper color in pancakes.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help create smoother, more consistent batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense pancakes – mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Add extra chocolate chips or chopped nuts for more texture and indulgence in each bite.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle to prevent pancakes from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Keep pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F) while cooking remaining batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg