Chocolate Cardamom Pancakes with Orange Glaze

By Nestingproject • January 29, 2011 • 3 Comments

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Author Notes: The cocoa paired with the spiciness of the cardamom and the brightness of the orange glaze provides a perfect combination for a romantic breakfast. - Nestingproject

Makes 20 small pancakes

2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cardamom
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice

Combine the flour, cocoa powder, cardamom and 5 tbsp sugar in a mixing bowl
Add eggs, and milk and whisk into the dry ingredients.
In a skillet on medium to medium high heat, take a large cookie scoop and pour into the pan. Cook about a 2 minutes on each side.
Add 1 cup of sugar and orange juice in a sauce pan on medium high heat. Cook until sugar dissolves and reduces down to a syrup like consistency.
Plate the pancakes and garnish with mandarin orange slices and the orange glaze. Pair with thick-cut bacon on the side.