Chocolate Beer Pancakes: Fluffy, Rich, and Infused With Bold Beer & Cocoa Flavor

Chocolate Beer Pancakes are where breakfast meets stout — a decadent stack of fluffy cocoa pancakes made with dark beer for extra depth and richness.

Whether you’re cooking brunch, dessert-for-dinner, or just living your best weekend life, this recipe brings chocolate flavor and malty beer attitude to your griddle.

Ingredients (Serves 4 – makes 8 pancakes)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup milk (or use buttermilk for tang)
• ½ cup beer (stout, porter, or chocolate ale — smooth, not bitter)
• 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, beer, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Combine: Pour wet into dry and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Don’t overmix.
4. Cook: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and finish until cooked through.
5. Serve: Stack and serve hot with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Flavor Variations

• Use a peanut butter stout or mocha porter for deeper flavor
• Add a swirl of nutella or peanut butter between pancake layers
• Top with crushed pretzels or salted caramel for sweet-salty contrast
• Make them mini for a beer brunch board with toppings on the side

Beer Suggestions

• Stout (dry, chocolate, oatmeal, or milk stout)
• Porter (especially vanilla or mocha styles)
• Chocolate ales or dessert-style brews with cacao or coffee notes
• Avoid IPAs or sours — bitterness doesn’t play well in pancakes

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with crispy bacon, breakfast sausage, or fresh berries
• Add a scoop of ice cream for a full-on breakfast-dessert hybrid
• Serve alongside a brunch beer flight or Irish coffee for extra weekend vibes

Final Thoughts

Chocolate Beer Pancakes are rich, fluffy, and loaded with cocoa-malt character — perfect for slow mornings, sweet nights, or anyone who thinks beer belongs at every meal (you’re right).

Whether you top them with syrup, ganache, or whipped cream, they stack up strong.

Cheers to melted chocolate, hot stacks, and beer in every forkful! 🥞🍫🍺🔥

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