Rich Chocolate Pancakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pancakes

01 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure is best)
02 - 2 medium eggs
03 - 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
04 - ¼ teaspoon of salt
05 - 2 teaspoons of baking powder
06 - ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
07 - ½ cup (85g) chocolate chunks or chips
08 - ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder—any variety works, but Dutch-processed is a solid choice
09 - 1 ⅓ cups (185g) all-purpose flour
10 - Butter or oil for greasing the griddle
11 - 3 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil, or 45g of melted butter if you'd rather

→ Chocolate Ganache Sauce

12 - 5 oz. (140g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
13 - ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

# Instructions:

01 - Sift the cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flour into a large bowl. Gently whisk them till evenly combined. Put this aside for now.
02 - In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract, milk, and your choice of oil or melted butter.
03 - Pour the half-done wet mixture into the big bowl of dry ingredients. Gently fold them until just combined—don’t overmix. Toss in the chocolate chips or chunks, then let the batter chill for a few minutes while you sort out the sauce.
04 - Combine the chocolate and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Microwave them in short bursts of 20-30 seconds, stirring and checking after each. If you prefer, set the bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until melted and smooth. Set it aside when done.
05 - Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease its surface with butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and cook for 1 to 2 minutes—watch for bubbles to form and the edges to set. Flip and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat the process, greasing between batches, till you’re done. Use foil to keep any finished pancakes warm.
06 - Drizzle the warm ganache over a stack of pancakes before serving. If the sauce firms up, warm it for a few seconds in the microwave to soften.

# Notes:

01 - A tasty breakfast option, these chocolate pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and topped with a luxurious ganache.
02 - Avoid stirring the batter too much—it'll make the cakes dense instead of light and soft.
03 - Letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes makes an extra difference in creating fluffiness.
04 - Want more excitement? Try adding fruits, whipped cream, or nuts on top.

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