I’ve blogged before about my dad’s 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)
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 
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(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 used my own whole-wheat vegan pancake recipe, which is my go-to recipe for perfect pancakes. I also added some maple syrup to the batter. My dad’s love of the stuff rivals Will Ferrel’s !
Buddy the Elf: “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup!” 
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 transform 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. 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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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.
those pancakes look amazing! i’ll start thinking about pancakes
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!
Those pancakes look so decadent! I love that last picture
I’ll start trying to come up with ideas 
Oh my god those look good! How could I possible create something even more special than german chocolate pancakes?!
Yum, chocolate anything is always the best! This sounds so fun, I’m going to brainstorm some pancake dessert ideas soon.
German chocolate pancakes!!?! YES PLEASE! Those look just crazy delicious, yum!
Oh wow! Those look extremely delicious. I LOVE the Chocolate Coconut sauce!
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!
I love german chocolate anything. Those are too good to be true.
Mmmm, dessert pancakes. If I had any pancake making skills, I would so come up with some dessert pancakes wonders
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
I love pancakes too!
Love the embelishments to the pancakes. Looks scrumptious!
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!
Oops, something seems to have gone wrong with my post …
Your pancakes look and sound SOOOOOOOOO good! I’ll see if I can come up with a dessert pancake recipe…
Oh no, this sounds almost too good to pass up! Hmm, time to put the chef’s hat on …
holy yum those look amazing…!
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 !
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!
Oh. My. Gosh.
Katie those are the most wonderful pancakes I’ve ever seen!!!
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.
Ooo, this sounds like fun! Do we have to eat them at dessert time or can we have dessert for, say, brunch?
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!
HOLY PANCAKES! YUM!!!!
I better start thinking of something good!!
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!
I am SO in! If I win, can my prize be a stack of those luscious pancakes?
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Those look so delicious!! I’m going to have to brainstorm on the recipe ideas!!
those pancakes looks gorgeous. i’m love the idea of this challenge, I might have to get thinking!!
those sound absolutely delicious! i love me some pancakes
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.
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.
Ooo I know what I want to make.. Hopefully I have time!!! I’m going on vacation for a bit (no kitchen ahhh).
ooohhhh girl…you are ON! i am already dreaming up concoctions…hmmm…
happy tuesday dear
I’ve got an idea an awesome pancake, now I just need the time. I’ll work on it though!
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?
Great idea with the pancake recipes! Your German Chocolate Pancakes look really good.
Most decadent pancakes ever! IHOP will be stealing this recipe.
I am thinking dessert pancakes sound like a true winner? Thinking cap is going on PRONTO!
Yum YUM! These look amazing
smilinggreenmom (tweet me)
I’m in!!
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!
Okay, Okay! I am in! Let the games begin!
Did you see my raw food bar giveaway?
http://thespecialktreatment.wordpress.com/
I’m so in.
does this count?
http://insideiamdancing.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do/
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
another parfait!
http://insideiamdancing.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/its-not-what-it-looks-like/
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
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