Green Velvet Pancakes

 

1 1/2

cups all-purpose flour

1/2

cup sugar

1/4

unsweetened cocoa powder

2

teaspoons baking powder

1/4

teaspoon baking soda

1/2

teaspoon salt

1 1/2

cups buttermilk

1/3

cup sour cream

3

tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

tablespoon green food color

2

large eggs

1/2

cup mascarpone cheese (4 oz)

1/4

cup sour cream

2

tablespoons sugar, or more to taste

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

Maple syrup, if desired

• 1 In medium bowl, stir flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well mixed.
• 2 In large bowl, combine remaining pancake ingredients. Slowly add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture, beating with whisk until smooth; set aside.
• 3 In small bowl, mix cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla.
• 4 Heat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375°F. Grease griddle with vegetable oil if necessary or spray with cooking spray. Spoon batter onto pan to form medium-sized pancakes. Cook pancakes until bubbly on top, puffed and dry around edges. Turn and cook other sides until golden brown.
• 5 Serve with mascarpone cream and maple syrup.