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Chocolate Pancakes


  • Author: Julia Koch
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

These Chocolate Pancakes are soft, rich, and layered with indulgent ganache and whipped cream. Perfect for mornings that deserve a little luxury, they blend dessert-worthy chocolate flavor with breakfast comfort. Whether for brunch or a special treat, they never fail to impress.


Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 cup milk

2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for greasing)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 oz dark chocolate (chopped)

Whipped cream and shaved chocolate for topping


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium and lightly grease. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook the other side.
  5. For ganache, heat cream until just simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir smooth.
  6. Stack pancakes, pour ganache, top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast