Recipe: Chocolate German pancake

Sweetened cocoa powder is folded into the batter to make this decadent German pancake. A scoop of ice cream on top turns it into a rich dessert.

May 25, 2013 12 AM PT

30 minutes. Serves 2 to 4

1 cup (4.25 ounces) flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup sweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon espresso powder

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Zest of 1 orange (optional)

4 eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

1/4 cup (½ stick) butter

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cocoa powder, espresso powder, brown sugar and orange zest. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk and almond extract, then beat the egg mixture into the flour. Melt the butter in a 9- to 10-inch cast-iron skillet and pour the batter into the hot pan. Bake until the pancake is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 24 minutes. Serve immediately.

EACH OF 4 SERVINGS

Calories 347

Protein 12 grams

Carbohydrates 35 grams

Fiber 3 grams

Fat 19 grams

Saturated fat 10 grams

Cholesterol 221 mg

Sugar 7 grams

Sodium 169 mg