These Coconut Flour German Chocolate Cake Pancakes make a decadent brunch treat for Mother's Day. The chocolate pancakes are paired with a rich coconut pecan topping!
I am so excited to partner with Green & Black's Organic to bring you delicious Mother's Day recipe inspiration like these decadent Coconut Flour German Chocolate Cake Pancakes made with their organic Cocoa Powder.
Friends, today I have one very special treat for you. The decadence of German Chocolate Cake translated into over-the-top pancakes.
These are begging the question: is this breakfast? Or rather dessert? Clearly, this recipe is walking the line.
Which makes it perfect to serve for a special occasion brunch like Mother's Day!
This chocolate pancake recipe is not just decadent. Nope, it's gotta have more to make an appearance on here. And it certainly does!
It is made with quality ingredients. The chocolate pancakes from scratch are made with coconut flour, maple syrup and Green & Black's organic cocoa powder.
My spin on the German chocolate cake frosting skips on the canned evaporated milk and white sugar. Instead there is a caramel syrup - made from coconut milk and coconut sugar - enveloping the toasted pecans and coconut flakes.
What I am trying to get at is that this fantastic recipe for pancakes is also gluten free, clean eating, paleo friendly and even includes a dairy free option!
To see a tutorial for how to make chocolate pancakes with coconut flour + the coconut pecan frosting, be sure to watch the quick video (scroll to the top, if you missed it).
I first learnt about German Chocolate Cake when my family moved to Canada and I was absolutely baffled. I had just spent the last 19 years in Germany and never heard of such a cake there.
I was mystified and very skeptical about a cake that imposed to come from my home country.
Finally, I had to get to the bottom of it. A quick Google research taught me, that the cake wasn't named after wannabe German origins but instead after an American chocolate maker by the name of Samuel German.
Ahh...what a relief. Once that misunderstanding was cleared up, I could fully embrace and indulge in that perfect combination of chocolate and coconut-pecan goodness.
And I am sure any mama being treated to these German Chocolate Cake Pancakes would do exactly the same!
For more decadent chocolate goodness that is perfect for Mother's Day, give this amazing No Bake Chocolate Tart a try! It's gluten free, paleo & vegan.
By the way, I recently came out with an eBook full of delicious coconut flour recipes.
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VIDEO: How to make Coconut Flour German Chocolate Cake Pancakes
Recipe
Coconut Flour German Chocolate Cake Pancakes
Ingredients
Coconut Flour Chocolate Pancakes:
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ⅛ cup tapioca flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoon Green & Black's Organic cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- ⅛ - ¼ cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup Green & Black's Organic chocolate chunks optional
Coconut Pecan Topping:
- ¾ cup coconut sugar or unrefined cane sugar
- ⅔ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup butter or coconut oil
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1-½ cups coconut flakes unsweetened
- ¾ cup chopped pecans toasted
Instructions
- To prepare the Coconut Pecan Topping whisk together coconut sugar, coconut milk, butter, egg yolks and salt in a saucepan. Heat on medium-low while stirring almost constantly until mixture starts to thicken; 5-8 minutes (it will thicken more as mixture cool). Stir in coconut flakes and pecans and set topping aside. If it thickens too much, you can reheat it to make more pourable/spreadable.
- For the Coconut Flour Chocolate Pancakes whisk together coconut and tapioca flour, baking soda, salt, and Green & Black's Organic cocoa powder in a small bowl until combined.
- In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ⅛ cup coconut milk, coconut oil, maple syrup. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until fully combined.
- Let the batter sit for 3-5 minutes. It should be quite thick (like brownie batter). If it gets too dry and clumpy, add more coconut milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until a thick batter forms.
- Heat a lightly greased pan or griddle to medium-low. Drop 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the griddle or pan and spread out a little. If desired you can sprinkle a few chocolate chunks between the 2 tablespoons of batter.
- Cook pancakes for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip carefully. Cook the other side for 2 more minutes. Keep a close eye on the pancakes, as they burn easily.
- Serve the pancakes while hot topped with the coconut-pecan topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks & coconut flakes and drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
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Random Questions
Coconut flour is highly absorbent, so if your pancakes are falling apart, you might need more liquid or eggs to bind them properly. Be sure to follow a coconut flour pancake recipe for best results.
Yes, you can make pancake mix with coconut flour. Combine coconut flour, eggs, liquid, and your choice of sweetener or flavorings to create a coconut flour pancake mix.
Coconut flour is a great alternative for those seeking a gluten-free and low-carb option. Other alternatives include almond flour, oat flour, and buckwheat flour, depending on your dietary preferences.
The number of carbs in coconut pancakes can vary depending on the recipe. Generally, coconut flour pancakes are lower in carbs compared to traditional pancakes, making them suitable for low-carb diets.
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Mandy
These pancakes are absolutely gorgeous!!! For sure one of the best pancake recipes ive tried before. Any idea if this recipe would work as a cupcake recipe?
Regina | Leelalicious
So glad to hear you like the pancakes. I believe they would be great as cupcakes too. I have a very similar recipe for coconut flour chocolate muffins here https://leelalicious.com/coconut-flour-chocolate-muffins The main difference is a little less liquid than the pancake batter
Erin
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Regina
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Madeline
The recipes look delicious but there isn't any nutritional information
Regina
Hi Madeline, personally I don't count calories and feel weird posting nutritional information for recipe made of sugar and butter 🙂 However, you should be able to easily get this information by entering the ingredients here https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Monica
I think if your blog is about eating healthy food then the nutritional information should be posted.
Its not always about the calories.
I have a few type one diabetics in my life and the carb & sugar count are a really big deal when trying to determine how many units of insulin to take. Do I want to input every single recipe into an app ingredient by ingredient...no.
Joyce Jenkins
OMG this looks wonderful. German chocolate cake has been a favorite for decades. I only make it once a year now that I am trying to eat healthy. You see it was my birthday cake since I was small so I won't give it up entirely, but this is recipe is one I will have to try. Thanks
Regina
Awww... I love that you have so much history with German Chocolate Cake. Hope you enjoy these pancakes too 🙂
Janice
Coconut flour is on my list of new ingredients to try. Maybe I should start with this pancakes! I've never had a chocolate pancake (or even a chocolate chip pancake). I'm pretty boring, I guess, when it comes to my pancakes: I don't deviate from blueberry or plain. I need to live a little and embrace the german chocolate cake pancakes 😉
P.S. Love Green & Blacks's chocolate. I haven't found the cocoa powder, but I know that even the 85% chocolate is great. It's less bitter and acidic than some other brands of higher percentage cocoa chocolates. Love it!
Regina
Yes Janice, do give coconut flour a try. I've really come to like experimenting with it. And I totally agree on how awesome Green & Black's 85% chocolate is. Luckily I am the only one to love bitter chocolate in my home and get to have it all to myself 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron
That's hilarious, I always assumed it was German as in the country! Mystery solved! These pancakes look UNREAL. I hope this is what I wake up to for my Mother's Day breakfast!
Regina
Figuring that one out was such a relieve for me 😀 Ahhh yes, waking up to breakfast made by someone else would be the perfect start to Mother's Day
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Oh my gosh!! This sounds wonderful and I'm not ordinarily a sweets eater but this I know I couldn't resist. Do you have any left over???
Regina
Haha, yes I had some leftover pancakes, but the frosting was gone in no time 🙂
Sharee @ Savory Spicerack
I screamed (with delight of course) when I saw these! Is that ok? This sounds so good and the pictures are beautiful!
Regina
Hahaha Sharee, more than OK!! 😀 Thanks for your awesome comment
Sarah
I have not baked much with coconut flour so I always get excited when I see recipe using it! Thanks for sharing.
Regina
There definitely is a learning curve to using coconut flour, but I absolutely love it now as an unrefined flour alternative 🙂
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
this should be on the brunch menu, all day everyday 😛 chocolate + coconut is my favorite combo!
Regina
Thank you Dixya! And I agree coconut and chocolate make an awesome pair 🙂
Mahy
I am so happy I came across these today! Just in time for Sunday brunch!! They look purely DIVINE Regina!!!
Regina
Thank you so so much Mahy!!
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker
My goodness. It has nothing to do with Germany??? Haha you do learn something new everyday 🙂 These pancakes look so awesome. Saturday is usually pancake day at our house but seeing it's almost 4PM as I write this..although..being adults we can eat pancakes anytime we want can't we 🙂 And it looks like a mini-cake almost. Love it!
Regina
Haha happy to hear this post taught you something new 🙂 I love that you have a pancake day. I may need to implement that at our house too 😉
Diane
OMG! Chocolate pancakes are inspired! Such a great idea! Love the organic brand of cocoa powder. Not local to me but looks wonderful!
Regina
Thank you Diane! I've heard Whole Foods carries Green & Black's chocolate in the US but maybe not the cocoa?
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels
Whoa! These cookies look utterly scrumptious. I need them in my life. *heads to kitchen*
Regina
Thank you Georgina 🙂
khadija
I knew I wasn't the only one who likes to tranform cakes into pancakes, this recipe is making its way into my folder! thanks alot
Regina
Ahh you like to do that too? I'll have to check out your versions 🙂
Matt @ Plating Pixels
Oh my goodness this is gorgeous and sounds amazing. Pinning and so gonna have this as a breakfast treat!
Regina
Thank you so much Matt!! Also for the pin love
Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry
German chocolate was one of my grandma's favorite cakes and these pancakes are a great way to remind me of her without having to whip up an entire cake!
Regina
Totally, this is like an oven-free mini cake 🙂 Love that it brings up great memories for you
Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival
Gosh these look amazing! I have to check and see if I can some vegan chocolate. My Mom is severely lactose and gluten intolerant. These would be great for her for Mother's Day!
Regina
You mom is a very lucky woman to have you make these for her. Maybe some very dark chocolate (my favorite) would be good for her, since it shouldn't have any milk.
Mackenzie
This look so incredibly rich! I've been on a coconut kick recently and these sound amazing!
Regina
Oh yes, lots of coconut ingredients in this recipe. I absolutely love it too, be it flour, milk, oil or shredded 🙂
Bethany @ athletic avocado
OMG IM DROOLLLINNGGGG! These pancakes look like they are heaven sent! I LOVE german chocolate cake!
Regina
Thank you Bethany. Yes they are definitely heavenly 🙂
Raquel @ My California Roots
Whaaaaat! These look amazing, Regina! I feel like I should make these for dessert - I might feel a little heavy after eating them for breakfast, even if they are healthy!
Regina
Thank you Raquel! Breakfast, dessert, brunch, dinner anytime you want them is perfect for these pancakes 😀