1 Sift combined flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and soda into a large bowl. Whisk in combined milk, egg and oil. Stir in chocolate.

2 Heat a large non-stick electric frying pan over a medium to high heat. Spray with cooking oil.

3 Spoon 2 tblsps mixture into pan and repeat to make 3 pancakes. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for another minute, or until browned underneath. Remove. Cover to keep warm. Repeat to make nine pancakes.

4 Serve warm double choc pancakes with ice-cream and chocolate topping.

Note: Pancakes can be made up to two days ahead. Reheat in the microwave.