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The Ultimate Guide to Decadent Chocolate Pancakes: A Recipe for Pure Indulgence

The Ultimate Guide to Decadent Chocolate Pancakes: A Recipe for Pure Indulgence
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These Chocolate Pancakes are rich, fluffy, and perfect for chocolate lovers! Made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and topped with warm ganache, they taste like a decadent breakfast treat or even dessert. They’re easy to prepare, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to make your morning extra special.

Ingredients

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Pancakes

  • 1 ⅓ cups (185g) all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 eggs

  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar

  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk

  • 3 tbsp canola/vegetable oil or 45g melted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips or chunks

  • Butter or oil for cooking

Chocolate Ganache Sauce

  • 140 g (5 oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate

  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pancake Batter

  1. In a large bowl, sift or whisk together: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth.

  3. Add milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla.

  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.

  5. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined — don’t overmix.

  6. Fold in chocolate chips.

  7. Let the batter rest while you make the ganache.

2. Make the Chocolate Ganache

  1. Add chocolate and heavy cream to a heat-safe bowl.

  2. Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.

    • OR melt using a double boiler.

  3. Set aside (warm is best for drizzling!).

3. Cook the Pancakes

  1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

  2. Lightly coat with butter or oil.

  3. For each pancake, pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan.

  4. Cook 1–2 minutes, until bubbles form and edges look set.

  5. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.

  6. Repeat, greasing the pan as needed.

4. Serve

Stack the pancakes and pour warm chocolate ganache on top. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter, or the pancakes will be dense.

  • Letting the batter rest improves texture and fluffiness.

  • Keep cooked pancakes warm under foil while finishing the batch.

  • Add extra chocolate chips on top before flipping for more gooey chocolate pockets.

  • Replace chocolate chips with berries, nuts, or white chocolate for a fun twist.

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