Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy cinnamon-sugar dusted pancakes with rich dark chocolate sauce, inspired by classic Spanish churros.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing griddle)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
11 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Sauce
13 - 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - Combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Whisk thoroughly until eggs are fully incorporated and mixture is uniform.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined—small lumps are acceptable. Let batter rest for 5 minutes to allow baking powder to activate.
04 - Preheat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat surface with butter using a paper towel or pastry brush.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. Cook until bubbles form across surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook second side until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes more.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter, then generously dust both sides with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is completely melted and sauce is smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on serving plates. Drizzle warm chocolate sauce generously over top or serve in small bowls for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the crispy cinnamon sugar goodness of churros without deep frying anything
- The chocolate sauce takes literally two minutes but makes you feel like you are eating dessert at a fancy Spanish restaurant
02 -
- Overmixed batter makes tough pancakes, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry flour
- The cinnamon sugar sticks best to warm pancakes, so coat them right off the griddle
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet for the crispiest edges and most even browning
- Warm your chocolate sauce gently if it thickens while you are cooking pancakes