Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Rich Melted Chocolate – The Perfect Sweet Breakfast for Love-Filled Mornings
Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Chocolate are fluffy, soft, and visually charming.They are perfect for romantic breakfasts or special occasions.Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are easy to prepare.Chocolate adds rich sweetness and indulgence.They can be topped with fruits, whipped cream, or syrup.A delightful treat for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Topping:
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for smoother sauce)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (do not overmix).
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Use a heart-shaped mold or carefully pour batter into a heart shape.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Melt chocolate with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stack pancakes and drizzle generously with melted chocolate. Add desired toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Let batter rest for 5 minutes for better texture.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning.
- Lightly grease the mold to prevent sticking.
- Dark chocolate gives a richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth.
- Fresh berries balance sweetness beautifully.
- Serve immediately for best texture.