A German Chocolate Pancake Feast « Chocolate-Covered Katie

A German Chocolate Pancake Feast

July 6, 2009 by Chocolate-Covered Katie

I’ve blogged before about my dad’s past penchant for making me pancakes.

(And my own penchant for eating them in a very strange manner…)

Back to the subject. This Fathers’ Day, I turned the tables: Instead of Daddy Dearest cooking me pancakes, I whipped some up for him. But these weren’t just any old pancakes. Nope, I decided to put on my extra-special chef’s hat thinking cap and have a little fun! (With dear old Dad’s permission, of course)

chefme

Uh-oh… this could be dangerous. What’s she going to create now?

German Chocolate Pancakes, that’s what! In the end, it was between that and Pina Colada Pancakes. But German Chocolate eventually won out because– let’s face it– chocolate always does .

(Above, my Daddy’s German Chocolate feast, accompanied by fresh apple slices and pure maple syrup)

(Money shot of the pancakes)

For the topping, I covered each pancake in Chocolate-Coconut Heaven, then sprinkled on chopped pecans and shredded coconut.

German Chocolate food porn!

(Smothered in maple syrup, the way all German Chocolate pancakes should be)

I based my pancakes off of this whole-wheat vegan pancake recipe, which is my go-to recipe for perfect pancakes. (I made a few modifications, such as using more egg replacer and less liquid, because I wanted plumper pancakes. I also added some maple syrup to the batter. My dad’s love of the stuff rivals Will Ferrell’s!)

Someday, I’m going to have to do something about those Pina Colada pancakes. They’re just begging to be made…

Challenge Time!

Remember when I asked you to think of your favorite dessert and then turn it into oatmeal? Well now I want you to do the same thing—in pancake form!

I challenge you to a Dessert Pancake-Making Bonanza.

All you have to do to participate is whip up a truly-decadent pancake recipe and blog about it sometime in the next two weeks.

There might just be a prize for a random winner at the end of the month: from PB&Co, Artisana, or even a personalized Photoshopped picture. (For example: perhaps you’d like to be transformed into a bumblebee?) I’ll let the winner choose the prize. But the real prize will be all the fun we can have by getting ideas from each others’ crazy pancake creations!

Unfortunately, this challenge is just for bloggers… but that doesn’t mean you blog-readers are off the hook. I still want to hear your dessert-pancake ideas. Leave me comments!!

And yes, I’ll be partaking in the challenge too. I already have my dessert-pancake idea.

Who’s with me???

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on July 6, 2009 at 3:15 pm Emily

Those German chocolate pancakes look incredibly delicious. I’d love to take part in your pancake challenge. Hopefully I can dream up a recipe as creative as yours.
on July 6, 2009 at 3:22 pm brandi

those pancakes look amazing! i’ll start thinking about pancakes
on July 6, 2009 at 4:13 pm A.Cook

Wow those pancakes look SO good–I bet your dad was really pleased with them! I definitely want to join in the dessert pancake challenge…I’ve gotta do some brainstorming today!
on July 6, 2009 at 4:21 pm Anne K.

Those pancakes look so decadent! I love that last picture I’ll start trying to come up with ideas
on July 6, 2009 at 4:35 pm Erin

Oh my god those look good! How could I possible create something even more special than german chocolate pancakes?!
on July 6, 2009 at 4:36 pm Kiki

Yum, chocolate anything is always the best! This sounds so fun, I’m going to brainstorm some pancake dessert ideas soon.
on July 6, 2009 at 4:40 pm The voracious Vegan

German chocolate pancakes!!?! YES PLEASE! Those look just crazy delicious, yum!
on July 6, 2009 at 4:42 pm VeganWoman

Oh wow! Those look extremely delicious. I LOVE the Chocolate Coconut sauce!
on July 6, 2009 at 4:49 pm Maria

Ooooh those pancakes look so amazing, Katie! Can’t go wrong with chocolate and coconut . If I can think of something fabulous I will join you!
on July 6, 2009 at 4:53 pm Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write

I love german chocolate anything. Those are too good to be true.
on July 6, 2009 at 5:38 pm Marianne

Mmmm, dessert pancakes. If I had any pancake making skills, I would so come up with some dessert pancakes wonders
on July 6, 2009 at 5:41 pm JB

this is why i love you. you make the most amazing stuff. those look incredible. and you’re too cute in your chef’s hat. i can’t get over it! i’ll try to partake in this challenge, but i’m not much of a pancake maker. so we’ll see. but i’m looking very forward to seeing pina colada pancakes! definitely make them!

-JB
http://cardiovegsular.wordpress.com
on July 6, 2009 at 5:59 pm Veganmothering

I love pancakes too!

Love the embelishments to the pancakes. Looks scrumptious!
on July 6, 2009 at 6:31 pm Sünne

I’m from Germany AND I love chocolate so how could I possibly resist German Chocolate Pancakes????
As for the challenge: If I can motivate myself to start a blog during the next two weeks I might participate. I’ll let you know!
on July 6, 2009 at 6:33 pm Sünne

Oops, something seems to have gone wrong with my post …
on July 6, 2009 at 7:20 pm Andrea@WellnessNotes

Your pancakes look and sound SOOOOOOOOO good! I’ll see if I can come up with a dessert pancake recipe…
on July 6, 2009 at 7:42 pm Alisa - Frugal Foodie

Oh no, this sounds almost too good to pass up! Hmm, time to put the chef’s hat on …
on July 6, 2009 at 8:40 pm Kate

holy yum those look amazing…!
on July 6, 2009 at 8:57 pm Julie

Very yummy those pancakes. I’m not sure I can get into the challenge in the next two weeks, but I’ll try to ! Promise !
on July 6, 2009 at 9:01 pm Erin

Oh, my Katie. You are the queen of decadent and mouth watering breakfasts. I just made my mom blueberry pancakes for Mother’s Day (I’m even later than you!), but they were nothing compared to those beauties above. I’m putting on my thinking cap for a seriously delicious pancake recipe now!
on July 6, 2009 at 11:21 pm Shelby

Oh. My. Gosh.

Katie those are the most wonderful pancakes I’ve ever seen!!!
on July 6, 2009 at 11:52 pm theskinnyplate

Ahhh…. you are making me crave pancakes. Wonderful creation. I’ve recently had some awesome pancakes at the Original Pancake House. Their German Pancakes and Swedish pancakes are awesome. Never knew there were so many different varieties until I visited the Original Pancake House.
on July 7, 2009 at 12:15 am Vaala

Ooo, this sounds like fun! Do we have to eat them at dessert time or can we have dessert for, say, brunch?
on July 7, 2009 at 12:58 am Christina

Wow those pancakes look amazing! I’m definitely in for the challenge I already made s’mores french toast for Sarah’s challenge, I’ll need to think up something extra decadent for this one!
on July 7, 2009 at 1:36 am Lauren

HOLY PANCAKES! YUM!!!!
on July 7, 2009 at 1:40 am april

I better start thinking of something good!!
on July 7, 2009 at 4:03 am MarathonVal

OOOOoooo I love that challenge, but I accept it! I hope you will be sharing what your readers submit to you so that we can see not just the winner but ALL the yummy recipes!
on July 7, 2009 at 4:10 am broccolihut

I am SO in! If I win, can my prize be a stack of those luscious pancakes?
on July 7, 2009 at 4:19 am Kasondra

just wanted to say hi as a fellow blogger. i wanted to thank you for your blog. I’m trying to network in the blogging community. Please check out my blog sometime and feel free to ad me to your blogroll!! : ) have a memorable day!
on July 7, 2009 at 4:20 am Kasondra

also, i really enjoy your blog because i can relate to eating and still being skinny! i eat about 3500 cal a day! : )
on July 7, 2009 at 4:51 am Gillian Young

Those look so delicious!! I’m going to have to brainstorm on the recipe ideas!!
on July 7, 2009 at 12:05 pm Sal

those pancakes looks gorgeous. i’m love the idea of this challenge, I might have to get thinking!!
on July 7, 2009 at 12:10 pm ttfn300

those sound absolutely delicious! i love me some pancakes
on July 7, 2009 at 12:31 pm Meghan Telpner

Those pancakes look amazing! Do you really eat them all in a stack like that? I have wondered this before when pancakes are served in stacks. I have always spread mine out on a big plate to eat one at a time. One of those silly personal preference things.
on July 7, 2009 at 1:06 pm livingfreeforever

OMG! Those pancakes look amazing! They made my mouth water. German chocolate cake used to be my favorite before going gluten,egg, dairy etc. free.
on July 7, 2009 at 2:27 pm Katharina

Ooo I know what I want to make.. Hopefully I have time!!! I’m going on vacation for a bit (no kitchen ahhh).
on July 7, 2009 at 3:42 pm Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian)

ooohhhh girl…you are ON! i am already dreaming up concoctions…hmmm…

happy tuesday dear
on July 7, 2009 at 5:34 pm mtbVegan

I’ve got an idea an awesome pancake, now I just need the time. I’ll work on it though!
on July 7, 2009 at 6:34 pm Rika

i already made these this morning but made the pancake batter chocolate!! because.. isnt that what a german chocolate cake is supposed to be like?
on July 7, 2009 at 10:23 pm Sagan

Great idea with the pancake recipes! Your German Chocolate Pancakes look really good.
on July 8, 2009 at 1:52 am Diann

Most decadent pancakes ever! IHOP will be stealing this recipe.
on July 8, 2009 at 3:47 am Dessert Pancake-Making Bonanza « Chocolate-Covered Katie

[...] July 8, 2009 by Chocolate-Covered Katie I’m super-excited that so many people are game to take part in the Dessert Pancake-Making Bonanza! [...]
on July 8, 2009 at 11:25 am Pancake Challenge + Call for Guest Posts! «

[...] Katie has issued a little pancake challenge and I decided I needed to [...]
on July 8, 2009 at 12:40 pm Whit

I am thinking dessert pancakes sound like a true winner? Thinking cap is going on PRONTO!
on July 8, 2009 at 1:30 pm Caroline

Yum YUM! These look amazing smilinggreenmom (tweet me)
on July 9, 2009 at 11:15 am Addicted «

[...] I can think about are new pancake creations to try That’s right, Katie – I have another one to add to the [...]
on July 9, 2009 at 4:14 pm psychoj1

I’m in!!
on July 9, 2009 at 7:33 pm devan newman

coconut lime pancakes!!!
And mocha pancakes!! .. uhm, esspresso and chocolate.. OH, WITH COCONUT.
Almond biscotti pancakes
cherry chocolate pancakes
“hot chocolate” pancakes
or smores cakes!
on July 10, 2009 at 3:31 am Pancake-Making Bonanza « Chocolate-Covered Katie

[...] If, during the two weeks of the challenge, I make and blog about more than one pancake creation, will I be entered more than once to win the [...]
on July 10, 2009 at 4:10 pm Monster of a Post « The Healthy Everythingtarian

[...] Chocolate-Covered Katie – consider this my official entry into the Dessert Pancake-Making Extravaganza :). [...]
on July 10, 2009 at 6:26 pm specialkphd

Okay, Okay! I am in! Let the games begin!
Did you see my raw food bar giveaway?
http://thespecialktreatment.wordpress.com/
on July 10, 2009 at 7:55 pm Heather Eats Almond Butter

I’m so in.
on July 12, 2009 at 12:32 pm Breaking Up Is Hard To Do « Inside I'm Still Dancing

[...] and strawberries? Oh yes- that’s how I like my Sunday mornings. Can I submit this for the pancake challenge? Stay with me- there is logic behind this: Pancakes rhymes with bran flakes, and the rest of the [...]
on July 12, 2009 at 2:50 pm Making Banana Pancakes « Chocolate-Covered Katie

[...] Katie’s German Chocolate Pancakes [...]
on July 12, 2009 at 3:18 pm insideiamdancing

does this count?

http://insideiamdancing.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do/
on July 12, 2009 at 6:40 pm latay

Here is my pancake for the competition
http://caribbeanvegan.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/decadent-coconut-orange-pancakes-with-spiced-candied-coconut-topping/
sorry had no idea where to send it
on July 13, 2009 at 12:37 am Consuming Company « The Special K Treatment

[...] finished it up with some bread pudding…All while planning my dessert pancake recipe for Katie’s challenge. I love projects like this! I am going to prepare them for the Eats and Earrings Exchange I am [...]
on July 13, 2009 at 12:33 pm It’s Not What It Looks Like « Inside I'm Still Dancing

[...] By 4:30am, I decided to embrace my insomnia, got up for another pancake parfait [...]
on July 13, 2009 at 12:34 pm insideiamdancing

another parfait!

http://insideiamdancing.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/its-not-what-it-looks-like/
on July 14, 2009 at 12:25 pm Rewind, Rewire « Inside I'm Still Dancing

[...] up the confusion about yesterday’s parfait, there were no pancakes involved! Katie is hosting a ‘pancake challenge’ and since my frying pan looks like it is more suited to being used for cat litter tray than cooking [...]
on July 14, 2009 at 4:15 pm New Nut Butter Experiment « Heather Eats Almond Butter

[...] coconut butter, 1 spoonful of Brazil Nut Butter, 1/2 a fried plantain, and 1 tsp of maple syrup. Katie, how’s that for some [...]
on July 16, 2009 at 1:18 am Tiramisu Pancakes

[...] Katie gets either the credit or the blame. [...]
on July 18, 2009 at 3:35 am Oxfords and Pancakes « Have Faith

[...] morning I realized I hadn’t yet completed my entry for Katie’s Pancake Challenge. So, I decided to take my oatmeal pancake recipe I use all the time and make it my own! Dark [...]
on July 18, 2009 at 5:10 am Time Flies when you’re Making Pancakes « Chocolate-Covered Katie

[...] with the Pina Colada Pancakes that still need to be made. Girl’s gonna be [...]
on July 24, 2009 at 5:13 pm Danica

Hey girlie – I made Blueberry Protein Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Syrup…You can check them out here – not sure if this is where I enter

http://danicasdaily.blogspot.com/2009/07/blueberry-protein-pancakes-with-fresh.html
on August 4, 2009 at 5:17 pm Pancakes Make It Okay «

[...] been waiting to make these again. And even though the contest is over, it was still fun deciding on my toppings AND eating [...]
on October 1, 2009 at 1:58 pm Low Carb? « Chocolate-Covered Katie

[...] (German Chocolate Pancakes, anyone?) [...]

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