Chocolate Dutch Baby
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and I think you should treat your sweetheart to a special breakfast in bed. Get out the breakfast tray, fine China, and make this Chocolate Dutch Baby. Oh-and don’t forget the fresh flowers and card. Ok, I know we are all busy, so if you don’t have time in the morning to serve breakfast in bed, I understand. It would be nice though, huh? You can still make this Chocolate Dutch Baby, even if your mornings are rushed because it only takes 25 minutes to make, from start to finish!
If you haven’t made a Dutch baby pancake before, don’t be intimidated. I promise, it is super easy. You mix the ingredients together in a blender and pour the batter into a buttered cast-iron skillet. If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet you can use a round cake pan. The pancake puffs up in the oven creating a fancy shmancy pancake. The chocolate aroma is sure to wake-up anyone that is sleeping in the house.
We dusted the Chocolate Dutch Baby with powdered sugar and topped it with sliced strawberries. This chocolate pancake doesn’t even need syrup, it is sweet enough on it’s own. It tastes similar to a piece of chocolate cake. A pancake that tastes like chocolate cake-I know, amazing, right? And it’s a pancake, so it perfectly acceptable to eat for breakfast.
If you make this Chocolate Dutch Baby for your sweetheart, family, or friends they will for sure be bragging about their Valentine’s Day breakfast all day long. Chocolate for breakfast is never a bad idea, especially on Valentine’s Day. And if you do have time to serve your sweetie breakfast in bed, do it. You will get double bonus points!
Chocolate Dutch Baby
Yield: Serves 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Chocolate Dutch Baby pancake mixed in the blender and baked in the oven. This easy puffy, chocolate baked pancake is the perfect breakfast for Valentine's Day.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup milk
3 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Strawberries, for serving, optionalDirections:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a blender, combine milk, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and granulated sugar. Blend until well combined, about 1 minute.
2. In a large cast-iron skillet, we used a 10 inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Pour batter into skillet and immediately transfer to oven. Bake until puffed and set, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with strawberries, if desired.
Note-if you don't have a cast-iron skillet, you can use a round cake pan.
Recipe from Everyday Food
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Hey lady! And Josh. Why didn’t I think of this? Two
Of my favorite things–eggie custard and chocolate–all baked in together! I still need to get my man a card, thank you for the reminder, and Smudge will love this before she heads off for school. Boom! V-day planning is done. Happy hearts to you and Josh. XO
This looks so good! And I love that big cast iron skillet. My grandma had so many like that and now…who knows where they are but I wish I had them!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I don’t know about breakfast but it’s completely acceptable to have this for dinner right?!
Mmm….I can always go for a little chocolate for breakfast!
Awesome…i have to try it. have bookmarked it, its added to my weekend’s plan
Mmm, chocolate for breakfast! Sign me up! I’ve never tried a dutch baby before. It looks so fudgy and delicious! Is it pretty ‘brownie’-like?
This looks completely divine. Perfect for breakfast or dinner. Surely?
This could be breakfast or dessert in bed:-)
i’ve never thought to make a chocolate dutch baby before, but i love it…so beautiful!
This alone is a reason to celebrate!
Chocolate in a dutch pan – Sign me up! Looks great you guys!
delicious and yummy =)
What a fun way to change up a Dutch Baby.
Wow…. yes, please!
Ah a pancake that looks AND tastes like chocolate cake? Definitely my kind of breakfast! I love the rustic-ness of the skillet – so pretty.
Ohhh, a chocolate pancake! Perfect MAria!
Truly beautiful and a chocolate flavored pancake!? YUM!
I am thinking that making it for a pre-Valentine’s day trial run would be a great idea this morning. It looks absolutely fantastic!
I love Dutch babies – I just never thought to make it chocolate! Even better!!
A pancake that tastes like chocolate cake? I’m sold. Totally bookmarking this for pancake day in a couple of weeks.
I just love Valentine’s Day. It’s such an easy holiday that is an excuse to over do it and gush on the people you love. Breakfast in bed is the best way to overdo it!
This looks so good! Do you think if I leave the recipe on the counter my husband will get the hint and make this for me for breakfast in the bed tomorrow morning?
I am eager to try this!
Love it! Great idea for breakfast in bed.
*faints*
So pretty Maria! Love the photos too! Have a great day! xoox
What a fun treat for Valentine’s Day! I’ve made a Dutch baby before, but never a chocolate one. YUM
So very, very pretty Maria! I know it has to taste out of this world delicious, too. Have a great Monday!!!
I LOVE dutch babies – but I’ve never seen a chocolate one! This sounds divine! You’re right – this would be PERFECT for valentines day!
thinking I need to send this link to Ryan and subtly hint I’d like him to make it
YUM!
OMG I LOVE THIS.
I love dutch babies and don’t make them nearly enough!
SO making this for the kiddos tomorrow!! they are going LOVE it – thanks!
What a great treat! Way better than a box of chocolates!! Enjoy your valentines day
Maria, I adore Dutch baby pancakes but have never made them with cocoa — great idea!
I have NEVER made a dutch baby before, but I think that needs to change. Especially with this chocolate version.
This dessert looks great! I would love it if you linked up this recipe to my blog hop for a chance to win a cookbook prize package: http://bit.ly/wJSl1h
Oh my lands! I’ve never had a CHOCOLATE Dutch Baby before…
Dutch Baby is a childhood favorite, but this chocolate spin is AMAZING!!
looks awesome Maria, as always! You can’t go wrong with “cake” for breakfast, especially when it’s chocolate!
Definitely giving this a try for our meal tomorrow (yes I’m still deciding on what to make.) My husband will LOVE it!