Coconut pancakes with cardamom syrup

By Birgitta

The combination of the coconut flavoring and the small amount of coconut really gave the pancakes a coconut-y flavor without sacrificing texture.

(Text and picture from Coconut & Lime)

Ingredients

• for the pancakes:
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut natural flavor blend*
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• for the syrup:
• 1/2 cup golden syrup
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 6 drops of cardamom extract**
• butter for griddle

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from coconutlime.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together all pancake ingredients together in a large bowl until just mixed. Spoon 1/3 cup of batter on a hot, buttered griddle. Cook until the top is bubbling, then flip. Meanwhile, place all of the syrup ingredients in a small pot and cook until hot, stirring occasionally. Cook the pancakes until the underside is golden brown, then serve drizzled with syrup