Double Chocolate Pancakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

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2 large eggs

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Salted Caramel Sauce, warm, recipe follows

Confectioner's sugar, optional

Raspberries, optional

Salted Caramel Sauce:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt