© J Sainsbury plc 2020
Chocolate pancakes with chocolate sauce
May your days be filled with chocolate - specifically this chocolate pancake recipe!
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Ready in 30 minutes, plus resting time
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Cooking time 20 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
For the pancakes
- 150g plain flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 60g caster sugar
- 2 large free-range eggs
- 165ml semi-skimmed milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the chocolate sauce
- 100g plain chocolate
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 40g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 4 tbsp double cream
- 4 tbsp chocolate beans
Method
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1
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and sugar. Gently whisk together the eggs and milk, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix everything gently until just combined, then cover with clingfilm and leave in the fridge for 20 minutes to rest.
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2
Meanwhile, place the chocolate, milk and butter in a small saucepan over a gentle heat, stirring often until melted and combined. Remove from the heat and add the golden syrup, whisking until shiny. Cover to keep warm until needed.
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3
Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and brush lightly with oil. Using a large spoon, carefully drop batter on to the base of the pan to make pancakes about 10cm across. Cook for roughly 45 seconds until bubbles start to appear on the surface and the pancake is lightly browned on the underside, then flip over and cook for a further 45 seconds. Remove and set aside on a plate. Add more oil to the pan as necessary. Stack the pancakes separated by greaseproof paper to prevent sticking, and keep warm until all the pancakes are cooked.
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4
Serve in a stack drizzled with the chocolate sauce, cream and chocolate beans.
