Chocolate Lover’s Pancakes

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Harland Johns, Leesburg, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 03, 2024

These chocolate pancakes are fluffy on the inside, with a rich but not-too-sweet flavor from the cocoa and a nice tang from the buttermilk. They're delicious with either maple or chocolate syrup—and even better with both swirled together! —Harland Johns, Leesburg, Texas

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Chocolate Lover's Pancakes

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup and chocolate syrup
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, butter and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  2. Place a greased large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In batches, pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto skillet; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrups.
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