Pancakes are very tasty, and most Americans have eaten them at some point. From thin pancakes with minimal filling to huge ones topped with various sauces, here are 20 pancake recipes and delicious-looking pancakes shared on Reddit!
Soufflé Pancakes with Soft Serve Ice Cream
Reddit user c08306834 mentioned that these soufflé pancakes with soft serve ice cream were also served with maple syrup and it cost US$ 6, but you have to travel all the way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to taste them. User [borrado] commented: “They are very easy to make yourself, it’s basically pancake batter with meringue mixed in, then poured into a ring mold.”
Pancakes with Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Bananas
Reddit user potatoplease made these homemade pancakes with chocolate, peanut butter and bananas and added that you can microwave the peanut butter for a few seconds to get it hot fast but not for too long or else it’ll burn. User jib661 replied: “I think the flavors would be fine but the consistency would make this a slog to chew.”
Fluffy Pancakes
Reddit user slallum revealed that those pancakes that were from ‘Flipper’ in the city of Shimokitazawa, Tokyo were a bit soggy but not too much and also super airy, like eating fluffy clouds. He also mentioned that the ice cream on the dish just melts a bit because of the warmth of the pancakes they served in these stores that are all over Tokyo.
Homemade Perfect Color Pancakes
Reddit user lilblacksmurf revealed that to get perfect shapes on his homemade pancakes he used a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour the pancake mix on the griddle and it works every time. He also mentioned that he did not use oil or butter to cook them, it’s just the mix and the griddle. These pancake recipes are simple to recreate.
Pancake Charcuterie Board
Reddit user derbina mentioned that this dish they ordered with her friends is a ‘Pancake Charcuterie Board’ from a restaurant menu. There is a lot of food in that image, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, peanut butter, melted chocolate, cream, syrup, jam and probably chocolate chips, making it one of the most creative pancake recipes.
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Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Reddit user just begging4themoose revealed that these cinnamon roll pancakes from ‘Brother Juniper’ in Memphis, Tennessee were the best pancakes he had ever had and just fluffy enough to lay your head on them. The toppings were cream cheese icing and cinnamon sugar and help with “making adulting more tolerable”, as the user said. These pancake recipes certainly stand out.
Chinese Pancake
This might not be the pancake everyone expects, but in China, there is a version that is eaten as a lunch dish. Reddit user SacredUrchin mentioned this is Peking duck wrapped in a Chinese pancake with hoisin sauce and scallions that he got in ‘Hong Kong Lounge’ in San Francisco. User LyreLacuna commented: “They have two main methods of consumption, either wrapped in thin wraps, or in lotus buns. Both have crispy duck skin, meat, julienned green onion, and hoisin sauce.”
American Style Pancakes
Reddit user WookieBewbs revealed the recipe for those American Style Pancakes that are made from one egg, 386ml of whole milk, 300g of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tbsp of fine sea salt, 1/4 tbsp of baking soda, 1 tbsp of baking powder and 2 tbsp of unsalted butter, and keep mixing until it gets smooth. These pancake recipes are easy to follow.
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Soufflé Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Ice Cream
Reddit user blueashell revealed that he paid US$ 10 in Busan, Korea for this dish, but some others replied that in New York City, there’s a store named ‘Flipper’ that specializes in Japanese fluffy pancakes and could charge you US$ 20 for one of those. Also, he added: “Korea has a lot of cafes with these Japanese-style soufflé pancakes.”
Blueberry Pancakes
Reddit user Yashemski commented that he was camping for three days when he decided to make those blueberry pancakes. The ingredients he used were fresh blueberries, Aunt Jemima pancake mix, oil and Local Bancroft maple syrup all in a cast iron skillet. These camping pancake recipes are easy to enjoy outdoors.
Easter Weekend Buttermilk Pancakes
Reddit user honeyandmilk1982 commented that those buttermilk pancakes were made for her children during the Easter weekend. User lodinUraniumNobelium replied: “Please don’t stop making this, it’s the perfect mix of cute and funny.” These family pancake recipes are full of charm.
Apple Pie Pancakes
Reddit user Tehwipez mentioned that those apple pie pancakes were from a brunch special in a local tavern near his house. User dmad831 replied that almost everyone can make those pancakes and it would probably cost half the price or even one-third of the price of the restaurant.
Madagascar Vanilla & Macadamia Pancake
Reddit user james31082 revealed that he ordered this Madagascar Vanilla & Macadamia Pancake in the ‘Pancake Café’ in Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand. User [borrado] replied: “That looks like one of those meals that when you finish you just have to sit back and think about how good your life was as you ate it.” These gourmet pancake recipes look unforgettable.
Cornbread Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and local Maple Syrup
Reddit user [borrado] mentioned that he had those cornbread pancakes with chocolate chips and local maple syrup at ‘Pilora’s Cafe’ in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He also commented that he was going to order some toasted pecans but then when he sat down changed his mind. “The crunch was superior to other pancakes and had little crispy edges that you get with cornbread through the entire pancake basically.”, he described them.
Taiwanese Pancake
Reddit user bluepinkblack posted a photo of a Taiwanese scallion pancake with popcorn chicken that he ate and it’s another type of pancake that isn’t like what we expect in the United States. Some users mentioned they sell these pancake recipes in a place called ‘Smorgasburg’ Outer Borough, Brooklyn.
Pancake Macarons with Maple Buttercream
Reddit user CraftyFox339 revealed the recipe for these pancake recipes in the form of macarons with maple buttercream, that are made of 3 large egg whites, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 3/4 cup of powdered sugar, 1 cup of almond flour, 1 tbsp of powdered cinnamon, 1/2 tbsp of nutmeg, very little fondant, yellow food coloring and milk chocolate for melting.
Creme Brulée Pancakes
Reddit user Rollipolipotamus revealed that those Creme Brûlée Pancakes from a place called ‘Pan Cake’ in Narita, Japan, were light and fluffy in texture, more than any pancakes he had ever had. And added, the taste of egg came through more than I expected, but all in all delicious, and very fitting, especially with the ice cream topping. These pancake recipes are beautifully presented.
Fluffy Bouncy Pancakes
Reddit user sassed revealed that he tasted this Japanese fluffy pancakes with soft butter at a local café near his house, and he had to go 30 minutes before the store opened to get some of them. He added that by midday they were already sold out. This user also revealed the recipe for the pancakes that are made from 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, 3/4 cup of pancake mix and 4 egg whites. These pancake recipes are worth the wait.
Classic Homemade Pancakes with Bacon and Eggs
Reddit user werdster77 revealed that this pancake recipes are very simple to achieve, as you only need 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp of white sugar, 1 tbsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of baking soda, 1/4 tbsp of salt and 1 cup of buttermilk. He also mentioned adding fresh blueberries and that he tried to soak ground coffee into the milk.
Tiny Pancake Bacon Cupcakes
Reddit user MatildaScallywag revealed that those tiny pancake bacon cupcakes were served at a charity event and they tasted like maple bacon. She mentioned that those tiny but filling treats were made of tiny pancakes each with a slab of butter, vanilla frosting intertwining crispy bacon and plain vanilla cupcake. These fun pancake recipes are perfect for parties.
Conclusion
Pancakes are a breakfast staple you simply can’t skip at some point during the week. They are so easy to make, and the variety of options shown in these images means there’s bound to be one that becomes your favorite. These pancake recipes are perfect whether you enjoy fruit, peanut butter, ice cream, or any other topping.
