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 Dearestcooking 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! (I didn’t have a real chef’s hat. Thank goodness for Photoshop.)
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)
For the topping, I covered each pancake in chocolate coconut butter then sprinkled on chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
(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…
Emily says
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.
brandi says
those pancakes look amazing! i’ll start thinking about pancakes 🙂
A.Cook says
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!
Anne K. says
Those pancakes look so decadent! I love that last picture 😀 I’ll start trying to come up with ideas 🙂
The voracious Vegan says
German chocolate pancakes!!?! YES PLEASE! Those look just crazy delicious, yum!
VeganWoman says
Oh wow! Those look extremely delicious. I LOVE the Chocolate Coconut sauce!
Maria says
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!
Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write says
I love german chocolate anything. Those are too good to be true.
JB says
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
Veganmothering says
I love pancakes too!
Love the embelishments to the pancakes. Looks scrumptious!
Sünne says
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!
Sünne says
Oops, something seems to have gone wrong with my post …
Andrea@WellnessNotes says
Your pancakes look and sound SOOOOOOOOO good! I’ll see if I can come up with a dessert pancake recipe… 🙂
Alisa - Frugal Foodie says
Oh no, this sounds almost too good to pass up! Hmm, time to put the chef’s hat on …
Erin says
Oh my god those look good! How could I possible create something even more special than german chocolate pancakes?!
Kiki says
Yum, chocolate anything is always the best! This sounds so fun, I’m going to brainstorm some pancake dessert ideas soon.
Kate says
holy yum those look amazing…!
Erin says
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!
Marianne says
Mmmm, dessert pancakes. If I had any pancake making skills, I would so come up with some dessert pancakes wonders 😀
theskinnyplate says
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.
Vaala says
Ooo, this sounds like fun! Do we have to eat them at dessert time or can we have dessert for, say, brunch?
Julie says
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 !
Shelby says
Oh. My. Gosh.
Katie those are the most wonderful pancakes I’ve ever seen!!!
MarathonVal says
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!
broccolihut says
I am SO in! If I win, can my prize be a stack of those luscious pancakes?
Kasondra says
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!
Kasondra says
also, i really enjoy your blog because i can relate to eating and still being skinny! i eat about 3500 cal a day! : )
Gillian Young says
Those look so delicious!! I’m going to have to brainstorm on the recipe ideas!!
Christina says
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!
Lauren says
HOLY PANCAKES! YUM!!!! 🙂
april says
I better start thinking of something good!!
Sal says
those pancakes looks gorgeous. i’m love the idea of this challenge, I might have to get thinking!!
ttfn300 says
those sound absolutely delicious! i love me some pancakes 🙂
livingfreeforever says
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.
Katharina says
Ooo I know what I want to make.. Hopefully I have time!!! I’m going on vacation for a bit (no kitchen ahhh).
Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian) says
ooohhhh girl…you are ON! i am already dreaming up concoctions…hmmm…
happy tuesday dear 🙂
Meghan Telpner says
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.
mtbVegan says
I’ve got an idea an awesome pancake, now I just need the time. I’ll work on it though!
Rika says
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? 😀
Sagan says
Great idea with the pancake recipes! Your German Chocolate Pancakes look really good.
Diann says
Most decadent pancakes ever! IHOP will be stealing this recipe.
Whit says
I am thinking dessert pancakes sound like a true winner? Thinking cap is going on PRONTO!
Caroline says
Yum YUM! These look amazing 🙂 smilinggreenmom (tweet me)
psychoj1 says
I’m in!!
devan newman says
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!
specialkphd says
Okay, Okay! I am in! Let the games begin!
Did you see my raw food bar giveaway?
http://thespecialktreatment.wordpress.com/
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
I’m so in.
insideiamdancing says
does this count? 😛
http://insideiamdancing.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do/
latay says
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
insideiamdancing says
another parfait!
http://insideiamdancing.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/its-not-what-it-looks-like/
Danica says
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