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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Becky {BeckyBakes} says
July 17, 2012 at 10:24 pmWhoa! These look ridiculous. And by that I mean ridiculously good of course!
Anonymous says
July 17, 2012 at 10:26 pmMy son's favorite cake! I'll have to try these. Thank you
Sylvia
Gloria says
July 17, 2012 at 10:32 pmI love bkack forest cake too and these psncaked look georgeous; really amaxing and I love thes cherries delicious!
Jay Smith says
July 17, 2012 at 11:10 pmThis is easy to make and really is a great dish to bring to a party. German cake is my favorite!
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Dannii @Hungry Healthy Happy says
July 17, 2012 at 11:16 pmI need these in my life.
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
July 17, 2012 at 11:29 pmOh my hubby would love this – he loves cherries and chocolate together. Thanks for the amazing recipe (once again) 🙂
jeri says
July 17, 2012 at 11:33 pmOMG, 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.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
July 17, 2012 at 11:40 pmWow, this is epic.
Cheryle says
July 18, 2012 at 1:14 amI'm the same Kev.. not that big on sweets .. but if I was .. this would be the one !
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
July 18, 2012 at 1:16 amThese may be the best pancakes I have ever seen!
Sue/the view from great island says
July 18, 2012 at 1:50 amUm. Wow. Gee. Words are failing me with this one. I agree with Jeri, this is the work of a mad genius.
Alessandra says
July 18, 2012 at 1:53 amSuper yummy looking, I love the idea, it sounds delicious
bellini says
July 18, 2012 at 4:05 amMy oh my these look incredible Kevin.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
July 18, 2012 at 5:45 amOMG, those are just amazing! Just heavenly.
Cheers,
Rosa
hong says
July 18, 2012 at 5:49 amWow, it looks awesome and delicious!
Keni says
July 18, 2012 at 6:16 amthis looks soooo good!!
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says
July 18, 2012 at 7:09 amI love a black forest cake – all moist and fruity but these pancakes have made a new fan. 🙂
Joanne says
July 18, 2012 at 10:26 amTragically 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!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
July 18, 2012 at 10:28 amWhoa! This sounds awesome!
Lauren @ Healthy Food For Living says
July 18, 2012 at 11:03 amI just posted a recipe for chocolate-cherry pancakes as well! Great minds think alike ;).
Gareth says
July 18, 2012 at 11:18 amSaw this on Pinterest – looks and sounds amazing. I made black forest brownies recently but this in the next step up. Thanks for sharing.
Nana says
July 18, 2012 at 1:46 pmJust made these this morning for my husband and myself. Delish! Thanks for sharing.
KENDRA BAILEY MORRIS says
July 18, 2012 at 5:05 pmSweet Jesus! Divine.
LunaCafe says
July 18, 2012 at 5:24 pmWhat a way to start the day! Wonderful idea, Kevin! …Susan
Anonymous says
July 18, 2012 at 6:20 pmJust 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!
Shut Up & Cook says
July 18, 2012 at 7:19 pmThis is so wrong…it's right.
Thanks for sharing!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
July 18, 2012 at 8:16 pmYikes! That would be a lovely way to start the day…
Ana y Blanca says
July 18, 2012 at 9:10 pmThis sounds delicious!
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Half Baked says
July 19, 2012 at 12:34 amOh my…those look crazy good! Must try!!
Kathleen Richardson says
July 19, 2012 at 1:12 amKevin, 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!
Keep writing…
marla says
July 19, 2012 at 1:51 amKevin, these pancakes look fabulous!!! Love the chocolate + cherry combo!
elly says
July 19, 2012 at 2:30 amWhat an amazing and decadent breakfast! Black forest cake is definitely one of my favorites as well.
Cinnamonbark says
July 19, 2012 at 3:25 pmHELP! 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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Kim Bee says
July 19, 2012 at 11:38 pmI can't stop looking at these. They are just so gorgeous.
The KitchenMaid says
July 20, 2012 at 2:04 amThey 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!
Javelin Warrior says
July 20, 2012 at 4:13 amAnother 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…
Kate | Food Babbles says
July 20, 2012 at 1:01 pmWOW!! 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!
Anonymous says
July 20, 2012 at 8:49 pmThese are wonderful looking. How creative.
Anonymous says
July 20, 2012 at 10:03 pmHoly. Geez. YUMM-O! I need these in my life.
Culinary Cory says
July 21, 2012 at 5:57 pmOh how rich! Simply delightful.
Mary says
July 24, 2012 at 9:26 pmWhoa! I actually gasped when I saw these. I can hardly wait to make them next weekend. The photos are just fantastic, Kevin.
Ramona from Sam's Club says
July 26, 2012 at 3:25 pmKevin, 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
Hillary Miller says
August 9, 2012 at 4:07 amHi Kevin,
it's fantastic. Your Black Forest Pancakes are adorable!
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Frank and Joyce Stewart, Innkeepers says
October 3, 2012 at 1:26 amThese will definitely be on the menu at our B&B in the near future!! Can't wait to try them!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
February 12, 2013 at 5:21 pmWowieeeee, 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
cquek says
July 20, 2013 at 1:33 pmThis picture alone is making my mouth water!