Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy cinnamon-sugar pancakes inspired by Spanish churros, topped with rich chocolate sauce.
# 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 Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely combined and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix—small lumps are acceptable. Let batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook until golden brown, approximately 2–3 minutes per side.
06 - While pancakes cook, combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until uniform in color.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter, then dust both sides generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted, smooth, and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Alternatively, serve chocolate sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cinnamon sugar coating gives you that crispy churro exterior while keeping the inside impossibly fluffy
- Makes breakfast feel like dessert without requiring a deep fryer or any special equipment
02 -
- Overmixing the batter creates tough pancakes, stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears
- The chocolate sauce thickens as it cools, so make it right before serving
03 -
- A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and creates those restaurant-quality edges
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily into the batter