Chocolate Pancakes

In this instructable I will show you how to make chocolate pancakes. This homemade chocolate pancake recipe is made from scratch and is super easy to make. Next time you are craving pancakes try something new and make chocolate ones! Top them off with some raspberries or strawberries and powdered sugar and you are good to go. Of course you can use whatever toppings you like. :) If I can do it, you can do it. Let's get started! :)

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Follow the easy steps below or watch the short video tutorial, or do both! :)

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Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 1 cup of milk (whole, 1%, 2%, skim, Almond, etc.)(250mL) (can use 1 or 2 Tbsp. more for thinner batter)
• 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter, melted (oil can be used as well) (30g)
• 1 cup of all-purpose or plain flour (125g)
• 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar (60g)
• 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (35g)
• 1 tsp. baking soda (5g)
• 1/2 tsp. salt, if using salted butter reduce to 1/4 tsp. (3g)

Toppings: (optional)

• strawberries
• blueberries
• raspberries
• powdered sugar
• whipped cream

Tools:

• large bowl
• sifter
• whisk
• skillet or griddle
• spatula

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First let's start by preheating our griddle to 350 degrees F (176 C). Or to medium heat on the stovetop if using a skillet like me. Next in a large bowl, add your large egg and whisk it well.

Now let's melt our 2 Tbsp. of butter. I do this in the microwave, only takes around 20 seconds. We don't want the butter to be very hot. Add the butter to the egg as well as your choice of milk. Whisk to combine those ingredients.

Now let's add our flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt to a sifter. Of you can just whisk them all together in a separate bowl. Next sift the ingredients into your bowl with your egg, butter, and milk mixture.

Now we just use a whisk or large spoon and mix in the dry ingredients until all combined, completely our chocolate pancake batter. Super easy right? :) The consistency should be fairly thick, you can always thin it out a bit with a little more milk.

Now we test out our skillet or griddle by adding a drop or two of water on it. If it sizzles, it is ready to go. Next spoon in about 1/2 cup worth of batter, for a larger pancake, or 1/4 cup of batter for smaller ones. Let the pancake cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the edges look dull and you see some bubbles on the top.

Next using a spatula flip that pancake over and cook the other side. The other side will cook a bit faster then the first side, probably 1 minute to 1 and 1/2 minutes. Flip that over again and check that side. Looks good!

*Note: You may or may not need kitchen spray, oil, or butter on your skillet or griddle to keep the pancakes from sticking.

Now you can add whatever toppings you like. I like adding powdered sugar and raspberries or strawberries. I don't typically add maple syrup to chocolate pancakes, but you can if you like. Time to serve those yummy pancakes. :) Enjoy!

*This recipe makes 5 to 6 large pancakes. You can thin the batter out a bit with more milk to make more pancakes. You may want to double or triple the recipe depending on how many people you are feeding.

Print the recipe here if you like.

Now watch those steps in action by checking out the video tutorial. :)