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A stack of fluffy homemade chocolate pancakes with syrup on a white kitchen table, photographed from above in natural light.

Rich Chocolate Pancakes

Rich, fluffy chocolate pancakes perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
resting 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder good quality
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter plus extra for cooking
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional, semi-sweet or dark

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl large
  • 1 Whisk or fork
  • 1 Non-stick frying pan medium size
  • 1 Spatula for flipping
  • 1 ladle or large spoon to pour batter

Method
 

  1. Combine dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, salt) in bowl
  2. Whisk milk, egg and melted butter together in separate bowl
  3. Pour wet into dry, stir until just combined; some lumps OK
  4. Fold in chocolate chips (optional)
  5. Let batter rest 5 minutes
  6. Heat non-stick pan over medium heat; brush with butter
  7. Pour ~¼ cup of batter per pancake into pan
  8. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, ~2-3 min
  9. Flip and cook ~1-2 min more until done
  10. Serve warm with syrup, fruit or whipped cream

Notes

Optional chocolate chips add extra richness. You can also top with banana slices, berries or a dollop of yogurt for variation.