Indulge in a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect black and white pancake cake. This exquisite dessert combines the delightful flavors of chocolate and vanilla, creating a visually stunning and tantalizing treat. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, we'll guide you through the process of crafting this delectable masterpiece. Prepare to embark on a journey of culinary discovery as we explore the art of layering fluffy pancakes, rich chocolate ganache, and velvety vanilla frosting. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this show-stopping dessert that's sure to become a favorite.
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BRAMBLE PANCAKE CAKE
Provided by Justin Warner, Food Network Star Season 8 Winner
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add milk, gin, melted butter, lemon juice, zest and egg to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined and slightly lumpy.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or brush with melted butter. Add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter to the skillet for each pancake. Cook until golden brown on the bottom and bubbles begin to form on the surface, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on reverse side, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and continue with remaining batter.
- Add the heavy cream and maple syrup to a large chilled bowl. Mix until stiff peaks form using a hand mixer. Add mint and fold to combine.
- Spread the whipped cream on each pancake.
- Stack the pancakes with cream and a few blackberries followed by another pancake with cream and berries. Continue in this manner, finishing with cream and berries on top. Serve!
BLACK-AND-WHITE LAYER CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch-round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. Combine the butter, milk and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cocoa powder and granulated sugar and whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla into the cocoa mixture, then stir in the flour mixture in two additions until just combined (it's OK if there are a few small lumps). Divide the batter between the prepared pans; tap the pans against the counter to remove any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth; let cool. Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the melted white chocolate until combined. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy; beat in the vanilla. (If the frosting is too soft to spread, chill about 15 minutes.)
- Place one cake layer on a platter and spread with one-third of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer; cover the whole cake with the remaining frosting. Top with shaved white and dark chocolate.
BLACK-AND-WHITE PANCAKE CAKE
Talk about a showstopper! A stack of traditional flapjacks with butter and syrup is fabulous enough as is, but here we're taking that idea into mind-blowing dessert territory. Maple-sweetened chocolate cake batter is cooked up like pancakes into thin layers and then sand-wiched with lots of maple cream that beckons for a covert finger swipe. A few hidden slicks of bittersweet chocolate ganache add a major swoon factor to this over-the-top sweet stack.
Provided by Shauna Sever
Categories Cake Chocolate Brunch Dessert Kid-Friendly Birthday Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat a griddle over low heat for at least 10 minutes. (You want the griddle nice and hot over as low heat as possible to avoid burning the pancakes and to give them ample time to cook through.)
- 2. Make the pancakes: Whip up a batch of Maple Chocolate Cake, adding the water to the wet ingredients before whisking the batter until smooth.
- 3. Spray the griddle generously with nonstick spray. Making 2 pancakes at a time, pour two 1/2-cup scoops of batter onto the griddle. Use the back of a spoon to gently swirl and coax the pancakes into 7-inch circles. Cook the pancakes until the edges appear dry and set and bubbles are no longer popping on the surfaces, about 4 minutes on the first side. Use a thin, flexible metal spatula to gently flip the pancakes. Cook about 2 minutes more, or until the centers of the pancakes spring back when lightly touched. Remove the layers to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat the batter scooping and cooking process until you have 8 cake layers.
- 4. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and place 4 cake layers in a single layer on each sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5. Make the cream filling: Pour the cream into a medium bowl. Whip the cream on high speed to stiff peaks. In a separate medium bowl, place the mascarpone, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste. Beat on low speed, just until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 30 seconds-don't overbeat, or the mascarpone will seize. Gently fold in the whipped cream until smooth.
- 6. Make the ganache filling: Combine the bittersweet chocolate with the cream in a small heatproof bowl. Microwave on high power for 45 to 60 seconds. Whisk the ganache until the chocolate is melted and the ganache is smooth and the texture of chocolate pudding. Remove about 2 tablespoons of ganache to a small bowl and set aside for garnish.
- 7. To assemble the cake, remove the pancake layers from the refrigerator. Inspect the layers; choose the most handsome to be the top layer and set it aside. Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Dollop on 1/3 cup ofthe maple mascarpone cream and use a small offset spatula to smooth it out, with a l/2-inch border all around. Place a second layer on top, and press lightly to help it adhere. Spread about 2 1/2 tablespoons of ganache onto the layer, also with a 1/2-inch border around the cake. Continue the layering process 6 more times, alternating maple mascarpone cream and chocolate ganache with the layers, placing the best-looking cake layer on top.
- 8. To the remaining chocolate ganache, add a drizzle of cream, only about l/2 teaspoon or so, just enough to thin itto a honeylike consistency (warm the ganache in the microwave for about lO seconds or so to loosen it up first, if necessary). Drizzle the ganache artfully over the cake. Chill the cake for about 30 minutes before serving. This cake can be made up to 1 day in advance (let it soften on the counter for 15 minutes before slicing).
FLUFFY CANADIAN PANCAKES
Fluffy pancakes that melt in your mouth. Separating the eggs and folding the whipped whites into the batter, nothing is better. Grills up to a golden brown.
Provided by W King
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Stir in milk and egg yolk until smooth.
- In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until pancakes are golden brown on both sides; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 158.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 324.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BLACK FOREST PANCAKE CAKE
The classic dessert gets reinvented as a show-stopping centerpiece for your next brunch. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours. Pass extra cherry puree to drizzle on top.
Provided by Leslie Kelly
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 34m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine milk and eggs in a blender; pulse until well mixed. Add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt; pulse until batter is well blended. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if batter appears too thick.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop 1/3 cup batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter until you have at least 6 pancakes. Transfer pancakes to a wire rack to cool.
- Mix cherry puree and vodka together in a bowl.
- Brush 1 pancake with cherry puree mixture and pipe whipped cream on the edge of the pancake; top with another pancake. Repeat until all the pancakes, cherry puree mixture, and whipped cream are used. Top with sweet cherries and chocolate shavings. Cut cake using a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 72.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 236.5 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the ingredients blend together more smoothly and creates a lighter, fluffier cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking: This allows the gluten in the flour to relax, which results in a more tender cake.
- Use a nonstick skillet or griddle: This will help prevent the pancakes from sticking and tearing.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Flip the pancakes only once: Flipping them too often can make them tough.
- Serve the pancakes immediately: Pancakes are best served hot and fresh off the griddle.
Conclusion:
Black and white pancake cake is a fun and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you like them classic with butter and syrup or loaded with fruit and whipped cream, these pancakes are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give black and white pancake cake a try.
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