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chocolate griddle cakes

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Laura Steinhoff
UnionCity, PA

My mom-in-law found this recipe for me in the newspaper magizine called dash. My girls just love this one for the said I need to make it for supper also. :)

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For chocolate griddle cakes

  • 1/2 c
    dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 lg
    whole eggs
  • 1 lg
    egg yolk
  • 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • unsalted butter

How To Make chocolate griddle cakes

  • 1
    Sift together cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl, then whisk in eggs, yolk, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until combined well.
  • 2
    Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over moderately low heat and lightly coat with butter.
  • 3
    Working in batches of 2 or 3, pour 1/4 cup batter per cake onto hot griddle; cook until bubbles appear on surface, 1 or 2 minutes. Flip cakes with a large spatula; cook until tops spring back when pressed gently, about 1 minute more.
  • 4
    Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Add 1/2 tsp. butter to griddle between batches.
  • 5
    Optional: You can dress it up or down 3 ways. 1. With slices of oranges, strawberries, or raspberries. 2. Bring 1 cup heavy cream to a boil in a 1 quart saucepan. Pour over 7 oz bittersweet chocolate in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Keep warm or at room temperature. 3. You can Top with your favorite ice cream flavors.

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