Dark Chocolate Pannukakku (Finnish Oven Pancake)
Very similar in appearance to a Dutch Baby and in structure/composition to popovers, this huge chocolatey pancake (Pannukakku) is made more according to the Finnish preparation, as it calls for a bit of sugar in the mix as well. These bake up big and puffy and the sides will climb all the way up the pan, giving the most fun breakfast or brunch experience, and providing the perfect bed for plenty of toppings.
- Yield: Serves 6 to 8 1x
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 6 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey’s Special Dark)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Any toppings you like (maple syrup, whipped cream, fruit, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Add the butter to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and place in the oven to melt.
- In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, vanilla, flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Blend just until smooth and well-combined.
- Once the butter has melted, pull the pan out of the oven (carefully!) and brush the butter up the sides of the pan.
- Pour the batter straight out of the blender into the baking dish in a swirling motion (this helps build the peaks and valleys). Bake until risen and poofy, about 25 to 30 minutes.Â
- Serve right away with maple syrup, sliced fruit, whipped cream, and other desired toppings.Â