Black Forest Pancakes

Chocolate Pancakes Served w. Cherries & Whipped Cream

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 splash kirsch (optional)
• 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
2. Mix the milk, egg, butter and kirsch in another large bowl.
3. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
4. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt a touch of butter in it.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan and cook until the surface starts to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Repeat for the remaining batter.
7. Meanwhile simmer the cherries, sugar, cornstarch and water over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
8. Whip the cream and sugar until it forms soft peaks.