Brazilian recipe
Chocolate Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas (Panqueca doce de chocolate com banana caramelizada)
Master the art of creating these irresistible chocolate pancakes, featuring a light, cocoa-rich batter paired with luscious, melt-in-the-mouth caramelized bananas.
0.0 / 5 by 0 Reviews
Ingredients
4 tbsp chocolate powder
1 cup milk
6 tbsp chocolate powder
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sugar
Oil for greasing the pan
4 tbsp milk
1 egg
4 tbsp water
1 cup all-purpose wheat flour
6 bananas
1 cup milk
6 tbsp chocolate powder
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sugar
Oil for greasing the pan
4 tbsp milk
1 egg
4 tbsp water
1 cup all-purpose wheat flour
6 bananas
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients, including fresh bananas and cocoa powder, at local neighborhood supermarkets or fresh produce markets ('soko') throughout Kenya. If you cannot find specific chocolate powder, high-quality cocoa powder is a perfect substitute.
Preparation method
- Blend the flour, milk, egg, sugar, and chocolate powder together until the batter is perfectly smooth.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a little oil.
- Pour a shallow ladle of batter into the pan, spread it evenly, wait for it to brown, then flip to cook the other side.
- Remove the cooked pancakes from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to form a syrup.
- Add the roughly chopped bananas to the syrup, lower the heat, and allow them to caramelize gently.
- In a separate small pot, combine the butter, sugar, milk, and chocolate powder to prepare the sauce.
- Simmer the chocolate sauce over low heat for approximately 8 minutes until it thickens.
- Spoon the caramelized bananas over each pancake, fold them, and arrange them neatly on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over the pancakes and serve immediately on individual plates.
Observations
These indulgent chocolate pancakes are a crowd-pleasing classic perfect for a special treat. The key to the ideal texture is ensuring the batter is silky smooth in your blender and using a high-quality non-stick pan. The combination of the rich, airy chocolate pancake and the warm, sweet notes of caramelized bananas creates a beautiful harmony of flavors. For a professional finish that will impress any guest, drizzle them with a decadent homemade chocolate sauce before serving.
Ratings and comments