Chocolate Griddle Cakes with Chocolate Sauce

Health score
11%
Chocolate Griddle Cakes with Chocolate Sauce
45 min.
4
1085kcal

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Indulge your senses with the irresistible charm of Chocolate Griddle Cakes drizzled with a luscious chocolate sauce, a dessert that's bound to delight both chocolate lovers and connoisseurs alike. Imagine warm, fluffy cakes that melt in your mouth, their rich cocoa flavor complemented perfectly by a decadent chocolate sauce that you can whisk together in just a few minutes. This dessert isn't just a treat; it's a celebration of chocolate in all its glory!

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields four generous servings, making it perfect for a cozy family gathering or an intimate dinner party with friends. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and slightly bitter notes from the bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa, creating a depth of flavor that's both comforting and sophisticated.

What sets this recipe apart is its unique cooking method; these cakes are cooked on a griddle, giving them a delightful texture that balances a crispy exterior with a soft, moist interior. Topped with warm chocolate sauce that you create from simple ingredients, this dish is not only easy to make but also promises an impressive presentation that will have everyone swooning.

Whether enjoyed as a sweet ending to a meal or as a special brunch treat, these Chocolate Griddle Cakes are sure to become a cherished favorite. Get ready to whisk up some happiness that is both satisfying and simple!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • oz bittersweet chocolate unsweetened finely chopped (not )
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk well-shaken
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • large egg yolk 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • servings butter unsalted for greasing griddle
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • large eggs whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Bring cream to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, then pour hot cream over chocolate in a bowl, gently whisking until smooth. Keep warm or at room temperature.
  2. Sift together cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl, then whisk in eggs, yolk, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until combined well.
  3. Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over moderately low heat and lightly coat with butter.
  4. Working in batches of 2 or 3, pour 1/4 cup batter per cake onto hot griddle and cook until bubbles appear on surface, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip cakes with a large spatula and cook until tops spring back when pressed gently, about 1 minute more.
  5. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
  6. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to griddle between batches.
  7. Serve cakes in stacks, topped with chocolate sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1085kcal
Protein5.8%
Fat52.56%
Carbs41.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.02
Glycemic Load
57.15
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.069999723331%

Flavonoids

Catechin
6.97mg
Epicatechin
21.12mg
Quercetin
1.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1085.26kcal
54.26%
Fat:65.18g
100.27%
Saturated Fat:32.23g
201.46%
Carbohydrates:116.19g
38.73%
Net Carbohydrates:107.19g
38.98%
Sugar:72.59g
80.65%
Cholesterol:224.81mg
74.94%
Sodium:319.47mg
13.89%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:67.39mg
22.46%
Protein:16.18g
32.36%
Manganese:1.35mg
67.63%
Copper:1.13mg
56.35%
Selenium:32.8µg
46.86%
Magnesium:161.65mg
40.41%
Iron:7.1mg
39.44%
Phosphorus:390.18mg
39.02%
Fiber:9g
36%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.19%
Vitamin K:31.51µg
30.01%
Vitamin A:1294.94IU
25.9%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.45%
Folate:97.66µg
24.41%
Zinc:3.07mg
20.43%
Potassium:646.6mg
18.47%
Vitamin E:2.51mg
16.72%
Calcium:162.74mg
16.27%
Vitamin D:2.34µg
15.61%
Vitamin B3:3.06mg
15.31%
Vitamin B5:1.19mg
11.86%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.76%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.08%
Source:Epicurious