Best Whole Wheat Chocolate Pan Cake Recipes

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Mix together the sifted flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, eggs and vanilla.
• Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Don't overmix.
• Add the mini chocolate chips, if using, and stir gently to incorporate them.
• Heat a griddle or large saute pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray and pour about 1/4 cup of the batter at a time. You'll be able to get 4-5 on a two-burner griddle and 3 in a large skillet at a time.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until the edges are cooked through and the middle of each pancake is bubbling. (If your stove cooks unevenly, you may want to turn your pan during the cooking time.)
• Carefully flip each pancake (it will release from the pan easily if it's ready to flip) and cook an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side, until cooked through.
• Remove cooked pancakes to a plate or place in the oven to keep warm while you repeat. Note: I spray the pan/griddle with cooking spray in between each batch. I also find I need to reduce the heat a little as I continue to cook the pancakes so as not to burn them.
• Serve with strawberries, mini chocolate chips, maple syrup or powdered sugar, as desired. Enjoy!

WHOLE-GRAIN PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, oats, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a medium bowl, mix together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and honey. Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture until smooth.
• Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Check to see if it's hot by sprinkling a few drops of water on the surface. They should sizzle and evaporate immediately.
• Add a little butter to the pan and let it melt. Pour about 1/3 cup batter onto skillet; repeat to cook as many at one time as you can, leaving space for each pancake to spread.
• Cook until bubbles form and start to burst, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate as they finish, and serve immediately with maple syrup and more butter on top, if you like.
• Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

WHOLE-WHEAT CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a light-colored metal 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Line the pan with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides.
• In a large bowl, vigorously whisk eggs and brown sugar until light and smooth, about 30 seconds.
• Add the sour cream, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract and salt, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda.
• Add both flours and all but one 1 heaping tablespoon of the chocolate chips. Stir with a rubber spatula until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
• Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the reserved chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon of granulated or turbinado sugar and a sprinkle of salt. Bake until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with a bit of melted chocolate, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Carefully run a thin knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan not protected by the parchment paper. Set the pan on a rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper to lift the cake out of the pan and set it back on the rack to cool completely. Keep leftovers loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE PAN CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350º F.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
• In a smal bowl, mix oil, vinegar, water and vanilla.
• Stir water mixture into flour mixture with spoon about 1 minute or until well blended.
• Pour into greased 9X13 inch pan.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Spoon hot chocolate frosting on top of warm cake.
• Frosting:.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate chips. Stir in milk and powdered sugar. Whisk until no lumps remain in mixture.

COCOA PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the milk, egg substitute and butter; add to dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour batter by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is lightly browned. Serve with raspberries and yogurt.