Loved by kids and adults alike, these chocolate pancakes incorporate chocolate buttons in the batter to create a hidden molten centre. We love as is, but if you're hankering for something even sweeter, try topping with whipped cream, chopped nuts and extra chocolate sauce.
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Yields:
12
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Cal/Serv:
164
Ingredients
1 x 119 g bag of giant chocolate buttons
3
large eggs
200ml
whole milk
200g
self-raising flour
1tsp.
baking powder
1Tbsp.
caster sugar
1/4 tsp salt
Unsalted butter, for frying
Directions
Step 1
Place the bag of giant chocolate buttons in the freezer to chill for 30min.
Step 2
Whisk the eggs and milk in a jug until well combined.
Step 3
Place the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Create a well, pour in the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
Step 4
Put a large solid non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add 1tsp of the butter and heat until it shimmers. Pour in 2tbsps of the batter and stack 3 chocolate buttons into the centre of each pancake and cover with a further 1tbsp of batter. Continue to cook for 2min, until the underside of the pancake is golden, then carefully flip and cook the pancake for a minute. Keep warm while you cook the remaining pancakes, adding more butter to the pan if needed.
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