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Cocoa crepes sprinkled with powdered sugar, served on a plate
Soft and tasty cocoa crepes for dessert or breakfast

Hungarian Cocoa Crepes (Palacsinta)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
Hungarian crepe (palacsinta) dough is thin and elastic, quite different from thick American pancakes. The secret to a good crepe is proper resting and a hot pan. During resting, flour particles absorb moisture and gluten strands relax, so the pancake won't tear during baking but becomes silky and rollable. Cocoa adds a bitter depth to the batter that pairs perfectly with sweet fillings.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Crepe pan or non-stick skillet
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the center.

Tip: It's worth sifting the cocoa to avoid bitter lumps.
2 ✓

Crack the eggs into the well, pour in about 1/2 cup of milk, and start whisking from the center outwards, gradually incorporating the rest of the milk.

Tip: Starting from the center and slowly picking up flour ensures a lump-free batter.
3 ✓

Thin the batter with the soda water, finally stir in a spoonful of oil. Let sit on the counter for at least 15 minutes.

Tip: Oil in the batter helps prevent sticking, and resting is mandatory for flour hydration.
4 ✓

Heat the pan, lightly brush with oil. Pour in a ladle of batter and swirl to coat thinly.

Tip: The first crepe is the 'test', absorbing the pan's heat and excess oil.
5 ✓

Cook until the top becomes matte and the edges lift from the pan, then flip and cook the other side for half a minute.

Tip: The matte surface indicates the batter is cooked through, steam has escaped, and it's safe to flip.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the crepe sticking?
Either the pan wasn't hot enough, or there's too much sugar in the batter caramelizing and sticking.
Why does it tear when flipping?
You didn't rest the batter long enough, or tried to flip it too early.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Whole Milk
  • 3/4 cup Club Soda or Sparkling Water
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for batter and frying)