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Fluffy Chocolate Pancakes

Fluffy Chocolate Pancakes

Thick, fluffy, and rich chocolate pancakes made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these homemade pancakes are soft, airy, and loaded with chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Add-Ins
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional Toppings
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Maple syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Sliced bananas
  • Chopped nuts

Method
 

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Make the Batter
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  7. Stir gently until just combined.
  8. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine.
  9. If the batter is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk.
  10. Fold in Chocolate Chips
  11. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
  12. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes.
  13. Heat the Pan
  14. Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
  15. Cook the Pancakes
  16. Scoop about ¼ cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  17. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear and the edges begin to set.
  18. Flip carefully.
  19. Cook another 1–2 minutes until cooked through.
  20. Serve
  21. Stack the pancakes.
  22. Top with chocolate syrup, maple syrup, whipped cream, berries, or your favorite toppings.
  23. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Resting the batter creates lighter, fluffier pancakes.
Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes soft and airy.
Medium-low heat prevents the cocoa from burning.
For extra chocolate flavor, add ½ teaspoon espresso powder.
Buttermilk can replace whole milk for an even softer texture.
Freeze leftovers between sheets of parchment paper for easy reheating.