In the eternal debate between waffles all the way or being a pancake purist, we often find ourselves vacillating between the two. This Shrove Tuesday, aka Pancake Day, join us as we reaffirm our love for fluffy pancakes with these 7 dee-licious recipes that’ll have your kitchens smelling divine. !
From decadent over-the-top pancakes coated in butter and sugar to Nutella-stuffed pancakes (YES!), these hotcakes are worth the extra time in the kitchen.
Cr: Chopstick Chronicles
1. Soufflé Pancakes
Soufflé. Sou-fflé. Just the word itself brings to mind images of light, fluffy clouds. Unlike the usual pancakes, these are made using whipped egg whites, giving them their characteristic airy texture. The secret ingredient here is the mayonnaise, however feel free to skip it if you can’t get it!
Ingredients (serves 2)
2 large eggs
15 g sugar
½ tablespoon mayonnaise
½ tablespoon milk
20 g plain flour
¼ tsp cream of tartar
For full recipe directions from Chopstick Chronicles, click here.
Cr: The Spruce
2. Red Velvet Pancakes
We’ve heard of red velvet cakes and red velvet cupcakes. Why not up your ante by whipping up a fluffy stack of red velvet pancakes, drizzled with a luscious cream cheese frosting? Plus, these are made easy with a red velvet cake mix, so if you’re short on time, this recipe is perfect for you.
Psst, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, so if your S/O is a pancake fanatic, you know what to do! 😉
Ingredients (serves 6)
For Red Velvet Pancakes:
1 package of Red Velvet Cake Mix (any brand)
3/4 cup plain flour
1 3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons butter
Non-stick cooking spray/butter (for greasing)
Cream Cheese Icing:
4 ounces (113g) cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
View full recipe directions from The Spruce here.
Cr: killing thyme
3. Matcha Pancakes
Matcha fans, this one’s for you. These pancakes are a beautiful shade of green, with a smooth and earthy taste. Top with fruits and greek yogurt as suggested, or to up the decadence, give it a drizzle of white chocolate.
Ingredients (serves 8)
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil/melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons matcha powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
For full recipe directions, head to killing thyme here.
Cr: Creme de la Crumb
4. Banana Bread Pancakes
If you love anything that’s made with banana, then you’ll love this twist on the classic banana cake. These are made with very ripe, mashed bananas, making these fluffy pancakes superbly moist. If you prefer an extra crunch, throw some chopped walnuts into the batter and griddle ‘em up!
Ingredients (serves 4)
1 cup plain flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 medium bananas (very ripe)
⅓ cup walnuts
For full recipe directions from Creme de la Crumb, click here.
Cr: RecipeTin Eats
5. Nutella Stuffed Pancakes
Nothing says surprise more than stuffed pancakes. Slice through these fluffy golden discs to reveal a glorious molten Nutella centre. Perfect for lovers of all things chocolate or Nutella.
Ingredients (serves 6 – 7)
10 – 14 tablespoons Nutella
1 1/2 cups plain flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1 cup + 2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
1 tsp butter
Find full recipe directions from RecipeTin Eats here.
Cr: Cooking On The Front Burner
6. Churro Pancakes
If you’ve never heard of churros before, they are fried dough pastries covered in melted butter and tossed in cinnamon sugar. Now, you can have it in pancake version with this recipe featuring soft, fluffy cinnamon pancakes coated with butter and cinnamon sugar. To add a kick, finish your stack with a drizzle of spicy chocolate sauce that’s made with cayenne pepper.
Ingredients (serves 8)
3/4 cup white flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/8 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 1/2 cup skimmed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 oz. (170g) chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For full recipe directions from Cooking On The Front Burner, click here.
Cr: A Pretty Life In The Suburbs
7. Dutch Baby Pancake
If you’re wondering why this pancake looks different from the rest in this article, then here’s why. Dutch babies, also known as German pancakes, are similar to the popovers served during Thanksgiving. These pancakes are baked in a cast iron pan, and puff up beautifully in the oven. Incredibly simple to make and versatile, this is one recipe you’ve got to add to your breakfast repertoire!
Ingredients (serves 6)
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs
8 tablespoons butter
For full recipe directions, head over to A Pretty Life In The Suburbs here.
