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Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce

Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce topped with fresh whipped cream is a chocolate lover's dream. Start your day with this chocolate-y breakfast or or pile them high and share them for a decadent dessert.

Just make sure you smother them in this Nutella Ganache Recipe then, get ready to lick the spoon.

Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce

Chocolate and cherries have become our favorite dessert combination. We have worked the flavor into all sorts of cakes and pie and treats. I try to come up with a different chocolate cherry dessert recipe for birthdays.

I had one of those great "wake up in the middle of the night" ideas for my husband's birthday this year. We won't be home in the evening to celebrate so... why not turn chocolate and cherries into breakfast?

Double Chocolate Pancakes! Topped with Cherries? Why not? In fact, why not smother the Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache instead of regular ol' syrup?

If you love chocolate and cherries together, you will love my Mini Chocolate Cakes with Cherries on the Bottom! Try serving them warm with a touch of whipped cream. These yummy Chocolate Cherry Brownies are rich and fudge-y with chunks of sweet cherries are a must try for chocolate cherry lovers.

The rich chocolate-y flavors in these Double Chocolate Pancakes are delicious in these make ahead triple chocolate muffins.

Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce

These Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce were a hit!

Let me tell you how I did it!

How to make Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce

Best time saving tips for saving time in the morning:

Keeping breakfast fast and easy is my motto.

Here are my tips for making this delicious homemade Double Chocolate Pancake recipe quickly:

First, make the Sweet Cherry Sauce ahead of time.

I make my Cherry Sauce the night before and keep it in the refrigerator overnight. You can heat it gently over low heat while the pancakes are cooking but, heating the sauce is not necessary. Just set it out and bring it to room temperature.

Can I Use Canned Cherry Sauce or Pie Filling?

Yes! You absolutely can! You can also use frozen cherries to save time.

Next, set out all of the ingredients ahead of time. This can also be done the night before )unless it is a special breakfast surprise). In fact, I usually measure out the dry ingredients so they are ready to go.

How to make chocolate pancakes with Nutella Ganache

Use the "Well" Method for mixing the batter: Cut down on dirty dishes by only using one bowl.

To do that, measure your dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and whisk them together. Make a "well" or hole in the center of the ingredients where you can see the bottom of the bowl.

Add the eggs and other wet ingredients to the center of the "well" and whisk them together. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients from around the edges of the "well."

How Make Tender Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce

For tender pancakes, don't over stir the batter. Also, let the batter "rest" while you whip the cream and measure out the Nutella Ganache ingredients.

Cook the pancakes in a non-stick pan with a tiny bit of oil. I use a paper towel to remove the excess oil. Here is an Amazon affiliate link to one of the many non-stick pans I use.

Don't cook the Double Chocolate Pancakes too fast! Chocolate can scorch very easily. You do not want to "scorch" the chocolate in the pancakes or burn the edges of the pancakes so, use a medium to medium-low temperature.

Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache

Microwave Nutella Ganache

Can you made Nutella Ganache in the microwave? Yes! Here is how to it.

Here is how to make Nutella Ganache in the Microwave

  1. First thing- Do NOT put the Nutella in the Microwave. Measure the desired amount of Nutella and have it ready.
  2. Heat the cream for the Nutella Ganache in the microwave until you see steam and little bubbles appear around the edges. Do Not Boil the cream.
  3. Remove the cream from the microwave and stir the cream into the Nutella.
  4. Stir, stir, stir until the Nutella is smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour Nutella Ganache over your pancakes, cakes, donuts brownies... anything you can think of.
  6. Close your eyes and say, "Mmmmm..."

Other Chocolate and Nutella Recipes You Will Love

Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes with Nutella Ganache are the perfect little bite of something chocolate-y.

Mini Chocolate Cakes withe Cherries on the Bottom are warm, chocolate cake cakes with Cherry Sauce on the bottom. The sauce is baked right in!

Classic Chocolate Pie the easy way. This pie is our family's love story. Creamy Chocolate, perfect Graham Cracker Crust topped with fresh, fluffy whipped cream. You are going to need a bigger pie.

Sweet Cherry Sauce is the perfect topping to this pile of this warm, chocolate pancakes.

Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce - Everyday Southwest

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Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce

Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache and Cherry Sauce

Sandy
This pancake batter will make 12 to 14 small pancakes using about 3 tablespoons to ¼ cup of batter per pancake.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Main Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Large spoon
  • Pancake turner or spatula
  • sheet pan or large oven safe plate

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk if batter is too thick, add a tablespoon or two for desired consistency
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 ½ ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • Nutella Ganache (recipe follows)
  • Sweet Cherry Sauce Recipe from Everyday Southwest or you may use canned cherry pie filling
  • Whipped Cream

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cherry Sauce ahead of time or use your favorite canned cherry pie filling.
    Mix the Double Chocolate Pancake batter. Prepare the Nutella Ganache and Whipped Cream while cooking the pancakes to save time.
  • Heat oven to 150 degrees.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, 1 ¼ cups buttermilk, the melted butter and the vanilla extract.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, coffee powder, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until combined. Add remaining buttermilk if mixture is too thick. Fold in the chocolate and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large griddle or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Brush with the neutral oil and allow it to get hot. Drop ¼-cup portions of the batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles begin to rise to the surface, approximately 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute or two. As pancakes are ready, place them on a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven.
  • To Serve: stack pancakes on a plate and layer with Nutella Ganache and a spoonful or two of Cherry Sauce between the pancakes. Top with Whipped Cream and a drizzle of Nutella Ganache.
Keyword Cherry Sauce, Double Chocolate Pancakes with Nutella Ganache, Nutella Ganache Recipe
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  1. Swathi

    March 27, 2021 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious chocolate panckes that ganche perfect with pancakes. I love to try this.

    Reply
  2. renae

    March 27, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    These pancakes look delish - I mean who can resist chocolate pancakes?! I can't wait to try them.

    Reply
  3. Av

    March 27, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and a breakfast favorite!

    Reply
  4. Natalie

    March 29, 2021 at 4:51 am

    5 stars
    These pancakes are delicious. My whole family loved them. I will definitely make them again.

    Reply
  5. Miles

    December 28, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe so much!

    Reply
  6. Robin Donovan

    December 28, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! the best pancakes! Making these for New Years Day.

    Reply
  7. Allyssa

    December 29, 2021 at 1:31 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing double chocolate pancakes recipe! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

    Reply
  8. Jenni

    December 29, 2021 at 4:53 am

    5 stars
    These were soooo delicious! Such a great birthday breakfast treat, and easy to make, too! My kids keep asking me to make these again and again!

    Reply
  9. Paula

    December 29, 2021 at 6:26 am

    5 stars
    Simply out of this world good! Thanks

    Reply

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