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Triple Chocolate Pancakes

Dinner Ideas June 27, 2026 Leave a comment
Stack of chocolate pancakes with butter, raspberries, blueberries, and chocolate drizzle on plate

Imagine a breakfast-to-dessert treat bursting with three kinds of chocolate—gooey, indulgent, and utterly irresistible. Pair with hot fudge, tangy fresh fruit, or a creamy white chocolate yogurt sauce for playful decadence. Start by preparing a velvety batter that includes high-quality cocoa powder for depth and a hint of espresso to intensify the chocolate notes. Fold in a generous handful of chocolate chips and white chocolate chunks so they melt into gooey pockets as the pancakes cook. Stack the pancakes high, brushing each layer with a thin spread of chocolate-hazelnut spread or a smear of whipped chocolate butter for extra richness.

Top your stack with a warm chocolate ganache made from dark chocolate and cream, or a white chocolate syrup (recipe below), allow it to cascade down the sides. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar, shaved chocolate, or a few fresh berries to cut through the richness. Serve with a side of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an over-the-top experience.

Triple Chocolate Pancakes are not just a dessert for breakfast; they’re a celebration of chocolate in three complementary forms. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, treating someone special, or simply craving a luxurious morning indulgence, these pancakes deliver comfort and decadence in every forkful.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • Purchased or homemade Hot Fudge sauce

Process

  1. Mix first 5 dry ingredients in a bowl, set aside
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, egg yolks, and cooled melted butter until smooth.
  3. Add flour to the milk/buttermilk mixture and mix well
  4. Put egg whites in another bowl and beat until stiff peaks form
  5. Fold a small amount of beaten egg white into the chocolate batter, then add the remaining egg white and fold until mixed.
  6. Add the bittersweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips to the batter
  7. Heat the skillet and spray it with cooking spray
  8. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the skillet and cook on medium-low heat until tiny bubbles appear on the top, flip and cook for one minute more.
  9. Keep cakes warm in a 250° F oven until all cakes are finished cooking.

White Chocolate Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

  • 6 oz White Chocolate chopped
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt

Process

  1. Put the chopped white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it, stirring every 10 seconds.
  2. When melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly, beat in the yogurt until smooth and shiny. Serve cakes with hot fudge sauce and White Chocolate Sauce. Yummy

Angel Food Summer Fruit Cake

Dessert May 7, 2026 Comments: 2
Layered vanilla cake with white frosting, strawberries, and blueberries on top
A beautifully decorated layered cake filled with strawberries and cream.

Experience the light and airy delight of our Angel Food Summer Fruit Cake, expertly layered with fresh seasonal fruit and luscious filling. This elegant dessert combines the fluffy texture of angel food cake with vibrant fruit toppings and a smooth filling, making it a perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings or a special treat. Its delicate sweetness and refreshing flavors are sure to please every palate.

Ingredients

  • 1 Angel Food Cake
  • 2 pints of fresh strawberries (see note below)
  • 1 Large container of Cool Whip
  • 1 regular-size box of instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 stick of butter (soft)
  • 2 cups of powdered sugar

Cake Filling

  1. In a mixer bowl, add 1 cup of milk to 1 regular-size box of instant vanilla pudding – beat for 2 minutes.
  2. Add half of the container of Cool Whip, blend the pudding mix and Cool Whip with a spoon, and refrigerate until ready to assemble the cake.
  3. Refrigerate the remaining Cool Whip to use for frosting.

Process

  1. Prepare cake according to box directions, cool completely.
  2. Slice the cooled cake into 2 layers.
  3. Slice strawberries into thin pieces.
  4. Spread half of the pudding filling onto the bottom layer.
  5. Spread sliced strawberries on top of the filling.
  6. Cover with the first layer of cake.
  7. Repeat the filling and strawberry layers, then place the top cake layer on and press gently to set.

Frosting

  1. Beat the butter until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  3. Fold in the remaining half of the container of Cool Whip.
  4. Frost the sides of the cake and then the top. Decorate with sliced fruit.
  5. Keep cake refrigerated until ready to serve.

Note

You can use any fruit for this cake. The original recipe used canned mandarin oranges, sliced lengthwise.

  • Mandarin oranges (canned), sliced lengthwise
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Any mix of the above