Dark Chocolate 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.

Author: Lauren McDuffie

Ingredients

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6 Tbsp butter

1 ¼ cups whole milk

6 eggs

3 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup flour

¼ cup sugar

½ tsp baking powder

¼ cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey’s Special Dark)

¼ tsp salt

Any toppings you like (maple syrup, whipped cream, fruit, etc.)

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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, pour the batter (straight out of the blender – easy pouring!) 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.

Serve right away with maple syrup, sliced fruit, and other desired toppings.

Find it online: https://mykitchenlittle.com/2019/09/24/dark-chocolate-finnish-oven-pancake/