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Chocolate cherry sheet pan pancakes take the work out of the traditional pancake making. No more standing over the griddle individually flipping pancakes. These sheet pan pancakes are the new “it” breakfast for a crowd!
Oh sheet. Sheet pan pancakes, what?!
There are so many food trends lately that it’s hard to keep track of them. Some are kind of bonkers and some are just genius and really actually help “hack” the age-old question of how to feed a crowd easily. These chocolate cherry pancakes in sheet pan pancake form is the trend that is 100% worth trying.
Sheet pan pancakes are a genius way to make pancakes for a crowd with minimal effort. You can make the batter from scratch or use a pancake mix. Additionally, instead of standing over a griddle and flipping individual pancakes, you can socialize almost immediately after because all you do is pour the batter onto a large sheet pan and let the oven do the work.
The large surface area also allows for fun mix-ins like my sheet pan fruit pancake version or like this chocolate cherry pancake version. Also, because the pancake is baked, it stays moist and tender rather than drying out like individual pancakes can. The seamless, uniform shape makes sheet pan pancakes easy to slice and serve. It’s no wonder these hands-off, crowd-pleasing sheet pan pancakes have become a modern breakfast favorite!
How to Make Chocolate Cherry Pancakes
- Make the batter. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, this includes all-purpose flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until no clumps remain and all the flour is mixed in.
- Pour batter onto sheet pan. Pour the batter into a rimmed sheet pan prepared with parchment paper and greased with butter.
- Make the chocolate sauce. Gently whipping cream in the microwave or on the stovetop – just until it’s warmed through. Pour heavy whipping cream over dark chocolate chips, allow it to sit for a minute or two before stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle and swirl! Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the pancake mix and use a butter knife to create swirls in the batter. Sprinkle the cherries throughout.
- Bake. Bake the pancakes for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the pancake.
- Divide and serve. Slice into squares and serve with your favorite breakfast or brunch items, such as Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, Egg White Breakfast Casserole, or Breakfast Sliders.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Allow leftovers to cool then wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap or place into an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm through in the microwave or toaster oven.
Chocolate Cherry Sheet Pan Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ⅔ cup (85 g) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cup (296 ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the toppings and swirl:
- ½ cup (118 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces (227 g) dark chocolate chips
- 14.5 ounce (411 g) can red tart cherries, drained
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C)
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar, 2/3 cup (85 g) cornstarch, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of butter, whisking to combine.1 egg, 1 1/4 cup (296 ml) milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into a rimmed sheet pan prepared with parchment paper and greased with butter.
- Jiggle the pan slightly to spread the batter evenly across the pan.
- Prepare the chocolate sauce by heating the heavy whipping cream (either in the microwave or on the stove).1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy whipping cream
- Pour the heavy whipping cream over the dark chocolate chips, allow it to sit for a minute or two before stirring until smooth.8 ounces (227 g) dark chocolate chips
- Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the pancake mix and use a butter knife to create swirls in the batter.
- Sprinkle with the cherries and place in the oven.14.5 ounce (411 g) can red tart cherries
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking the middle with a toothpick to confirm doneness.
- Top the pancakes with remaining cherries and chocolate sauce, if desired.
I had my grandkids over for breakfast this morning and made these chocolate cherry pancakes. I used milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate and they loved it. Such an easy recipe and the pancakes turn out so light and fluffy.
Not only were these pancakes super easy to make, but the WOW!!! The chocolate and cherry combo is legendary! Such a treat.
Made these for the family, and everyone loved them. We had all of the pancake ingredients, and it is such an easy and flavorful recipe. The chocolate chips, whipped cream, and cherries were a great way to top them!
I had a crowd over on Sunday and made these sheet pancakes! They were so good and it was so fun to serve something completely different for brunch.
Wow. the flavor was awesome,my kids loved it, i love it!