Cuisinart GRID-6SA GR-35 Manual - Page 23

Chocolate Griddle Cakes These griddle cakes make a great foundation for any dessert topping, from ice cream to whipped cream to grilled fruit. Mmmmm, delicious! Griddler® Compact position: Flat Plate side: Griddle Makes twelve to fourteen 4-inch Griddle Cakes ¾ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour ¼ cup cocoa powder, sifted ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup buttermilk less 2 tablespoons 1 large egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 2 firm bananas, each cut into 2-inch slices 1. Insert the plates on the griddle side. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High. 2. While the griddle is preheating, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Stir with a whisk to blend. 3. Combine the buttermilk, egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Add the buttermilk/egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Do not over-mix. 4. Prepare the bananas. In a small mixing bowl, mix the 3 tablespoons melted butter and light brown sugar together until well combined. Add bananas and toss to coat. 5. Once griddle has preheated, open the unit to extend flat, place banana pieces on griddle plates and cook until light golden and just softened, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and reserve. Carefully wipe griddle plates clean with paper towel. 6. Using a ¼-cup measure, drop griddle cake batter evenly onto the griddle plates. Cook pancakes until bubbles form, about 3 to 4 minutes; flip and cook until done, about 2 minutes longer. Remove. 7. Serve cooked bananas on top of griddle cakes. For extra indulgence, top with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Nutritional information per serving (based on 7 servings): Calories 194 (44% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 4g • fat 9g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 54mg • sod. 240mg • calc. 48mg • fiber 1g 14