🍫🍒 Chocolate Cherry Pancakes
These Chocolate Cherry Pancakes are ultra-fluffy, loaded with juicy cherries and melty chocolate chips, and finished with a drizzle of chocolate syrup or whipped cream. They taste like black forest cake in pancake form—perfect for breakfast lovers with a sweet tooth!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Griddle or non-stick skillet
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 ½ cups 190g all-purpose flour
- ÂĽ cup 25g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- 1 ÂĽ cups 300ml buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Âľ cup 120g fresh or frozen cherries, chopped
- ½ cup 90g chocolate chips (semisweet or dark)
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup or ganache
- Extra cherries or chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Combine & Fold
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until combined—don’t overmix. Gently fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
Preheat & Cook
- Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, flipping when bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
Serve
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings: whipped cream, syrup, ganache, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
đź’ˇ Tips for Success
If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain before adding to the batter Add a few extra chocolate chips on top before flipping for a bakery-style look Don’t overmix the batter—lumps are okay and keep pancakes fluffy
If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain before adding to the batter Add a few extra chocolate chips on top before flipping for a bakery-style look Don’t overmix the batter—lumps are okay and keep pancakes fluffy