Have you ever tried baking your own birthday cake without spending too much money? Here is a solution: Chocolate pancakes with whipped cream, strawberries and delicious chocolate drizzle. ( No added sugar!).

Here is a list of what you will need:

• 150 grams cocoa powder
• 500 grams all purpose flour
• 500 ml milk
• 500 ml water
• Vanilla essence
• 250 ml whipped cream
• 180 grams 80% cocoa Lindt chocolate
• 180 grams strawberries
• Flowers of your choice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 40 ml canola oil
• 10 ml canola oil for frying
• granola bits
• Non-stick frying pan
• Whisk
• Bowl

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk the eggs,milk, water, essence & oil until well mixed
2. In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa, flour & salt.
3. Pour the whisked mixture into the flour and blend well with a whisk.
4. Heat the pan and pour some oil.
5. With a tablespoon, pour the pancake mix into the pan and turn until its brown and golden. The mixture makes 20 pancakes.
6. Cool your pancakes for 10 minutes.

Styling:

• Layer 2 pancakes at the base and add whipped cream in between. Repeat process until you reach the top.
• Add some strawberries and decorate with flowers from your garden.
• Melt the chocolate in 30 second bursts. Mix the chocolate after the 30 second bursts and put back in the microwave until the chocolate is fully melted.
• If chocolate doesn’t want to melt, add some water and mix then microwave in 30 second bursts.
• Drizzle the pancakes with chocolate
• Enjoy!