In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, food gel, and vanilla until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined. Some small lumps are fine.
Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter into a greased pan over medium- low heat. Cook for 2- 3 minutes per side.
To make heart shaped pancakes: spray a metal heart shaped cookie cutter with cooking spray and place it in the preheated pan. Fill with a 1/4 cup of batter, using a spatula to push batter into all corners. After 2- 3 minutes, use a pair of tongs to gently lift the cookie cutter up and away. Gently flip pancake and cook the other side.