Chocolate pancakes

• self-raising flour↗225g g
• cocoa powder↗50g g

  sifted

• baking powder↗1 tsp tsp
• granulated sugar↗1 tbsp tbsp
• large eggs↗2
• whole milk↗400ml ml
• dark chocolate chips↗100g g
• vegetable oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• unsalted butter↗50g g

  cut into cubes

• double cream↗300ml ml
• icing sugar↗2 tbsp tbsp
• vanilla paste↗1 tsp tsp
• mixed berries

  (optional)

• maple syrup↗

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and sugar into a large bowl with a small pinch of salt. Add the eggs and whisk with a whisk until smooth. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously until you obtain a smooth batter, then add the chocolate chips.

2. 2

   Heat a little oil and a little butter in a non‑stick pan until it sizzles. Cook the pancakes using 2 tbsp of batter for each, for about 2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes (you’ll need to cook in batches). Keep the pancakes warm in a low‑temperature oven while you cook the rest.

3. 3

   For serving, whisk the cream with icing sugar and vanilla paste until thick. Serve the pancakes topped with the whipped cream, berries and maple syrup if using.