Ingredients:

  • 315g all-purpose flour
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 480ml full-fat buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 60g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pink gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 2 tbsp heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt until fully incorporated.
  2. In a separate jug or bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not over-mix; leave small lumps.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into two separate small bowls to prepare for the ombre coloring process.
  5. Add pink gel coloring to one bowl and red gel coloring to another, leaving the third bowl plain or lightly tinted to achieve the gradient effect.
  6. Heat a non-stick griddle over low heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake, cooking for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until set but not browned.