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    Chocolate Orange Pancakes

    15/02/2019 by thebakingexplorer 15 Comments

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    Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday as it is also known, is such a brilliant idea in my eyes. I mean, who doesn't love the excuse to eat dessert for dinner?! These Chocolate Orange Pancakes are super indulgent, I've topped them with whipped cream, a generous drizzle of melted Terry's Chocolate Orange and juicy orange segments. They're also easy to make, as most pancakes are, and you can even make a batch and reheat them later. So, why wait until Pancake Day, they'd also make an amazing dessert or sweet breakfast treat any time of year!

    Chocolate Orange Pancakes

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    How to make Chocolate Orange Pancakes

    Whip up the cream first and put it in the fridge so it is ready. To make the pancake batter, stir together the self raising flour, cocoa powder, orange zest and sugar.

    In a jug whisk together milk, vegetable oil, orange extract and egg. Pour the milk mixture slowly into the flour mixture, stirring it as you pour until a smooth batter is created.

    Warm up a frying pan on a medium heat and add a little bit of oil, then use a ladle to spoon blobs of the pancake mixture into the pan. Once bubbles start to appear on the surface, flip them over. This will only take a couple of minutes. Let them cook for another minute or so on the other side, then they are ready to serve!

    Chocolate Orange Pancakes

    What can you serve with the pancakes?

    I served the Chocolate Orange Pancakes drizzled with melted Terry's chocolate orange, a dollop of the whipped cream, and some juicy mandarin orange segments. You could also serve with maple syrup, marmalade, other fresh fruits or chocolate sauce.

    Can the pancakes be made with plain or all purpose flour?

    Self raising flour, which is very commonly used in the UK where I am based, already contains a raising agent and a little salt too. Therefore if you want to swap it for plain or all purpose flour, you will need to add some additional baking powder and also a little salt if you like. Some people like to add salt to recipes and some don't, so I'll leave that up to you as it won't affect the pancakes. The general advice is to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with) per every 200g plain or all purpose flour. So for this recipe you'd need to add 1 + ¼ teaspoons baking powder. Please note, I have not tested this recipe using plain or all purpose flour.

    Can these pancakes be made gluten free?

    Yes! For gluten free you can replace the self raising flour with a gluten free self raising flour blend. If you only have a gluten free plain flour blend, you will need to add baking powder. The general advice is to add 2 tsp baking powder per 200g flour, so for this recipe you'd need to add 1 + ¼ teaspoons baking powder. You may also like to add ¼ tsp Xanthan Gum for better texture.

    Can these pancakes be made dairy free?

    Yes, all you need to do is use a dairy free milk and the pancakes will be dairy free. Please do check the labels of everything you use in case of cross contamination.

    More tips for making the Chocolate Orange Pancakes:

    • It's much easier to pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones, this will also help prevent a lumpy batter
    • The batter must be used immediately once it's been made, the longer it is left unused, the less fluffy and risen the pancakes will be
    • Once the pancakes have been cooked and cooled, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight and reheat either in the microwave or in a frying pan
    Chocolate Orange Pancakes

    Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

    Recommended Equipment and Ingredients*

    • Pancake frying pan
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    • Kitchen scales
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    • Ladle
    • Terry's Chocolate Orange
    • Orange extract

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    Chocolate Orange Pancakes

    Chocolate Orange Pancakes

    Yummy chocolate orange pancakes served with melted chocolate and whipped cream for a decadent breakfast or brunch!
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Pancakes
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 12 pancakes, depending on size
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the pancake batter

    • 125 g Self raising flour
    • 45 g Caster sugar
    • 35 g Cocoa powder
    • 250 ml Milk cow's or plant milk will both work
    • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
    • 1 Egg large
    • ½ tsp Orange extract
    • 1 Orange zest only

    For the toppings

    • ½ a Terry's Chocolate Orange melted
    • 150 ml Double cream
    • ½ tbsp Icing sugar
    • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
    • 200 g Tinned mandarin orange segments
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Whip up the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla and put it in the fridge so it is ready to use
    • To make the pancake batter stir together the flour, cocoa powder, orange zest and sugar in a mixing bowl
    • In a jug whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, orange extract and egg
    • Pour the milk mixture bit by bit into the flour mixture, whisk in between each addition until a smooth batter is created
    • Warm up your frying pan on a medium heat and added a little bit of oil or butter, used a ladle to spoon blobs of the pancake mixture into the pan. Once bubbles start to appear on the surface, flip them over. This will take a couple of minutes
    • Then let them cook for another minute or so on the other side, then they are ready to eat!
    • Serve warm with the whipped cream, a drizzle of the melted chocolate and some orange segments
    • If you want to save for later, allow to cool fully, and store in the fridge in an airtight container. Warm on a microwave safe plate for 30-60 seconds (depending on the wattage of your microwave). Eat within 2 days
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Pancake recipes!

    NB. This post is NOT in anyway sponsored by Terry's - I just love their product!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cliona Keane

      February 15, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for pancake day! So much more exciting than traditional pancakes!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 01, 2019 at 10:53 am

        Absolutely Cliona!

        Reply
    2. Danielle Lisle

      February 17, 2019 at 11:47 am

      These look delicious!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 01, 2019 at 10:53 am

        Thank you Danielle!

        Reply
    3. Monika Dabrowski

      February 17, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, what a glorious breakfast these would make! Thank you for joining in with #CookBlogShare

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 01, 2019 at 10:54 am

        Oh yes they really would be fab for breakfast!

        Reply
    4. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      February 17, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic idea! I'd never thought of having chocolate pancakes before. These look absolutely delicious.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 01, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thanks Cat! I couldn't resist trying them out and I'm so glad it worked 🙂

        Reply
    5. Choclette

      February 18, 2019 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      Oh yes please. You've got to love a stack of chocolate pancakes, especially when flavoured with orange. These look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with #CookBlogShare.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 01, 2019 at 10:56 am

        Thank you Choclette!

        Reply
    6. Kat @ Kat's 9 Lives

      February 19, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Your photos are so enticing! I love how the rich brown and bright orange contrast each other.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 01, 2019 at 10:57 am

        Thank you so much Kat!

        Reply
    7. Angie | Fiesta Friday

      February 19, 2019 at 11:41 pm

      5 stars
      Omg, they sound so good!! There's something about chocolate & orange combo; it just works. Thanks for linking to Fiesta Friday.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 01, 2019 at 10:54 am

        Thanks Angie, I agree - it's one of my fave combos!

        Reply
    8. Gemma

      February 16, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      Love everything chocolate orange and tour recipes just always work! This was such a nice change to ordinary pancakes today, felt like a really special treat. Thanks you xx

      Reply

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