I am not really all that big on sweets but if you were to ask me what kind of cake that I wanted for a special occasion, I would probably say a Black Forest cake. A Black Forest cake is a German cake that is make with layers of chocolate cake soaked in a cherry liqueur, cherries and whipped cream and it is then coated in even more whipped cream maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings. I have had the idea of doing a breakfast version of a Black Forest cake in the form of Black Forest pancakes on my mind for a while now and now that fresh cherries are in season it was the perfect time to make them! I started things off by making some really easy chocolate pancakes and then I added a simple cherry sauce along with some whipped cream to create the layers of the Black Forest pancakes. It is always fun to have dessert for breakfast and these Black Forest pancakes with the amazing chocolate and cherry flavour combo are a decadently good way to go!
Black Forest Pancakes
Chocolate pancakes inspired by black forest cake served with cherries and whipped cream.
ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 splash kirsch (optional)
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
directions
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the milk, egg, butter and kirsch in another large bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and melt a touch of butter in it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan and cook until the surface starts to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancake and cook the other side until the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Repeat for the remaining batter.
- Meanwhile simmer the cherries, sugar, cornstarch and water over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Whip the cream and sugar until it forms soft peaks.
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Whoa! These look ridiculous. And by that I mean ridiculously good of course!
My son's favorite cake! I'll have to try these. Thank you
Sylvia
I love bkack forest cake too and these psncaked look georgeous; really amaxing and I love thes cherries delicious!
This is easy to make and really is a great dish to bring to a party. German cake is my favorite!
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I need these in my life.
Oh my hubby would love this – he loves cherries and chocolate together. Thanks for the amazing recipe (once again) 🙂
OMG, that is just decadence on a plate. One question: how old is your picture? How can you eat the crazy things you make and stay so thin? OK, that's two questions. Seriously, you are an evil genius.
Wow, this is epic.
I'm the same Kev.. not that big on sweets .. but if I was .. this would be the one !
These may be the best pancakes I have ever seen!
Um. Wow. Gee. Words are failing me with this one. I agree with Jeri, this is the work of a mad genius.
Super yummy looking, I love the idea, it sounds delicious
My oh my these look incredible Kevin.
OMG, those are just amazing! Just heavenly.
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow, it looks awesome and delicious!
this looks soooo good!!
I love a black forest cake – all moist and fruity but these pancakes have made a new fan. 🙂
Tragically most of the black forest cakes I've had were always really dry, so I think I need to make up for lost time with these amazing pancakes!
Whoa! This sounds awesome!
I just posted a recipe for chocolate-cherry pancakes as well! Great minds think alike ;).
Saw this on Pinterest – looks and sounds amazing. I made black forest brownies recently but this in the next step up. Thanks for sharing.
Just made these this morning for my husband and myself. Delish! Thanks for sharing.
Sweet Jesus! Divine.
What a way to start the day! Wonderful idea, Kevin! …Susan
Just found your blog and its great! I'm ready to spice up my own boring meals : ). Reminds me of an unforgettable Black forest milkshake I had in Atlanta, GA. Yummy!
This is so wrong…it's right.
Thanks for sharing!
Yikes! That would be a lovely way to start the day…
This sounds delicious!
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Oh my…those look crazy good! Must try!!
Kevin, when I first saw the picture, I thought they were cookies. I wanted them to be cookies! But, after reading your description and recipe, they're perfect just as they are. Great job!
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Kevin, these pancakes look fabulous!!! Love the chocolate + cherry combo!
What an amazing and decadent breakfast! Black forest cake is definitely one of my favorites as well.
HELP! I'm overwhelmed with greed!! Do you know I keep sneaking peeks of these pancakes regularly since you've posted? This is cruel!! I have to make these!
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I can't stop looking at these. They are just so gorgeous.
They look insanely good. I made a Black Forest-inspired sandwich earlier this year (and won a competition with it!) but your pancakes look much more prize-worthy!
Another fantastic creation, Kevin – you've outdone yourself and I love how this could be breakfast or desert. And so decadent for either… I'm featuring this post in today's Food Fetish Friday (with a link-back and attribution). I hope you have no objections and thanks for creating such amazing food…
WOW!! New to your blog and I can tell you right now, I'll be back. These pancakes look ridiculously good!! I need to make this happen in my kitchen. Soon!
These are wonderful looking. How creative.
Holy. Geez. YUMM-O! I need these in my life.
Oh how rich! Simply delightful.
Whoa! I actually gasped when I saw these. I can hardly wait to make them next weekend. The photos are just fantastic, Kevin.
Kevin, you sure know how to make pancakes even more delicious! Nothing says summer like fresh cherries, so it’s great to see a recipe that utilizes them so well! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the rest of your summer! — Ramona from Sam’s Club
Hi Kevin,
it's fantastic. Your Black Forest Pancakes are adorable!
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These will definitely be on the menu at our B&B in the near future!! Can't wait to try them!
Wowieeeee, these look AMAZING! I am a huge cherry lover and these pancakes look soo desserty and decadent I want some NOW NOW NO! 🙂 Great recipe.
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal Blog
This picture alone is making my mouth water!