Prepare to watch Onward on Disney+ and make this brownie pancake recipe with your family. Light, fluffy, and full of fudgy chocolate, these pancakes are super simple to whip up using your favorite cake or brownie mix. Add some sprinkles, a spell spoken with your heart’s fire, and your very own chocolate phoenix gem as a finishing detail. Keep reading to learn how to make your own!
In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, cake or brownie mix, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until combined. It is okay for the batter to be lumpy, but you don’t want to over-mix as the pancakes will not be as light and fluffy.
Allow the pancake batter to rest for at least 5 minutes while preparing either a skillet or griddle on medium-high heat.
Once your batter and pan are ready, brush the surface of the skillet or griddle with melted butter and add 1/3 cup batter to the middle of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes as well. Transfer the finished pancakes to a plate while cooking the rest of the pancakes. I recommend adding more butter in between each pancake so they don’t stick.
To make the magical Phoenix gem, brush the inside of each facet of the diamond mold with a little pearl dust. Melt the orange candy wafers in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval until smooth and completely melted.
Carefully spoon the orange candy melts into each diamond cavity until full. Tap the bottom of the silicone mold on the counter to release any air bubbles. Transfer to the refrigerator to set.
Next, prepare the ganache. Transfer chocolate chips to a heatproof bowl. Add the heavy cream to a small saucepan and heat on medium until it comes to a simmer. Do not boil.
Carefully pour the cream over the chocolate chips, and allow the chocolate to melt (untouched) for 3 minutes.
Use a spoon or spatula to stir the chocolate and cream together until the combination is glossy and smooth.
Plate your pancakes! Distribute the pancakes between your serving plates. Remove the Phoenix Gems from the refrigerator, and hide one in each pancake stack. Pour the ganache over the top of the pancakes. (It’s easiest to do this when the ganache is still warm, as it will thicken as it sets.) Sprinkle the top of each pancake stack with rainbow chips and star sprinkles.
Dig in! Leftover pancakes and chocolate ganache can be covered and refrigerated.
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
May 28
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