Description
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes showcase a classic American breakfast delight. Golden-brown discs offer comfort and satisfaction with simple ingredients and easy preparation, inviting breakfast enthusiasts to enjoy a delicious morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 ⅓ cups (185 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 3 tbsps (45 g) canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- Butter or oil for cooking
- 140 g (5 oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Sift cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt through a fine-mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform, lump-free dry foundation.
- Wet Ingredients Fusion: Whisk eggs with granulated sugar until frothy, then blend in whole milk, vegetable oil (or unsalted butter), and pure vanilla extract to create a smooth, integrated liquid mixture.
- Batter Assembly: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture – slight lumps are desirable for optimal pancake consistency.
- Chocolate Enhancement: Delicately fold semi-sweet chocolate chips throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution for consistent chocolate pockets.
- Ganache Creation: Melt dark chocolate and heavy cream using a microwave or double boiler, stirring continuously until achieving a glossy, silky chocolate sauce.
- Cooking Preparation: Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet to medium temperature (350°F/175°C), lightly coating the surface with butter or cooking spray.
- Pancake Crafting: Pour batter onto the heated surface, allowing adequate spacing between each pancake, and cook until bubbles form across the surface.
- Finishing Touch: Flip pancakes when bubbles appear, cooking until golden brown on both sides, then plate and lavish with warm chocolate ganache before serving immediately.
Notes
- Sift Dry Ingredients Carefully: Use a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate cocoa powder and flour lumps, ensuring a smooth, consistent pancake batter.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients Thoroughly: Combine eggs and sugar until frothy to create a light, airy base that helps pancakes rise beautifully.
- Minimize Mixing: Stir batter gently to prevent tough pancakes; a few small lumps are perfectly acceptable and contribute to tender texture.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Fold chocolate chips evenly throughout batter to guarantee delightful chocolate surprises in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg