Pancake, flapjack, Dutch baby or hotcake—however you refer to them, we know they all have one thing in common; they make mornings worth waking up for! Not to mention, they’re entirely customizable. Start with a classic batter and mix in blueberries or chocolate chips. Build a pancake toppings bar with sprinkles, fresh fruit, whipped cream, nuts and whatever else your heart desires. If you need a recipe or two to get you started, dive fork-first into this unbeatable list of the best pancake recipes. With 30 different ways to serve up a hot-from-the-griddle pancake, you can bet there’s a fluffy stack here with your name on it. So, what are you waiting for? Fire up the griddle—it’s pancake time!
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 67 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 15 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 9
Let’s start off with something classic, shall we? This from-scratch pancake recipe is about as versatile as they come. Consider it the blank canvas of pancakes; keep it tried and true or mix in fresh fruit or chocolate chips. This pancake is your oyster!
3.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 35 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 8
When you’re expecting company for breakfast or brunch, turn to this pancake-for-a-crowd recipe. Instead of standing over a hot griddle for ages, whip up an easy batter, pour it into your sheet pan and bake until puffy and golden-brown.
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 223 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 4
- Servings: 14
This 3-ingredient pancake is one you’ll turn to again and again. All you need is a box of Bisquick™, milk and eggs; pretty soon, you’ll be digging into a golden stack of perfect pancakes!
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 73 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 40 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 4
Impress your morning crowd with this hot-from-the-oven pancake! A Dutch baby may sound and look complicated, but it’s really so much easier than you think. Mix up the ingredients, pour into your pie plate and watch this golden-brown beauty come to life. Fresh berries and whipped cream make excellent toppings on this light, fluffy and crowd-sized cake.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 50 min
- Ingredients: 13
- Servings: 15
Banana bread meets chocolate chip pancakes in this sheet-pan recipe. Built for a crowd and undeniably delicious, this from-scratch pancake puts your ripe bananas to good use and takes almost no time to prep.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 44 reviews.- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 6
A spoonful of brown sugar and a hearty serving of oats makes the texture and taste of these pancakes unforgettable. Top them all off with a warm, homemade banana-walnut syrup and you won’t be sorry!
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 7
You really can’t go wrong with the combo of peanut butter and chocolate, and this indulgent pancake recipe proves it. Peanut butter is stirred into the batter for extra creaminess; once griddled to perfection, the fluffy stacks are topped with mini Reese’s™ peanut butter cups for a drool-worthy finish!
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 16 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 4
Adding ricotta to pancakes is pure genius, and this lemon-infused recipe is the proof. The ricotta gives the pancakes a creamy texture and sweet-and-tangy flavor. Top them off with a dusting of powdered sugar and a handful of fresh berries for a showstopping morning meal.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 92 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 5 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Ingredients: 4
- Servings: 20
A lot of people swear that the key ingredient to a light and fluffy pancake is buttermilk. If you agree, this recipe is for you!
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 23 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 4
- Servings: 10
Gluten free has never tasted so good! This pancake recipes uses gluten-free Bisquick™ mix so anyone, diets aside, can enjoy a warm, syrup-soaked stack for breakfast.
3.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 63 reviews.- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 4
Whip up an impressive looking breakfast for your whole family with just 10 minutes of prep! To get started, grab a pie plate, mix up all the ingredients and let it bake to golden-brown perfection. Pancakes in a pie plate, who knew!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 23 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 5
You either love chocolate chips in your pancakes or you don’t. If you’re in the former camp, we don’t have to tell you that it’s the best. Stick to this classic recipe for a breakfast treat kids of all ages adore.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 4
Strawberry shortcakes meet pancakes: Sweet berries, homemade whipped cream and buttery pancakes make for an excellent breakfast or brunch.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 35 min
- Ingredients: 14
- Servings: 8
Get your protein fix with these hearty pancakes! Oats, Greek yogurt, chopped walnuts, flaxseed, quinoa and blueberries make for a batch of better-for-you pancakes that truly cannot be resisted!
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 25 min
- Ingredients: 13
- Servings: 13
Everyone’s favorite fall dessert comes to life in these melt-in-your-mouth pancakes! Tart Granny smith apples are mixed into the pancake batter and topped with a buttery streusel topping for a true apple crisp experience. Maple syrup and whipped cream make them even more special!
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 25 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 4
Johnny cakes, better known as cornmeal pancakes, are unexpectedly good. Imagine a cornbread muffin in the shape of a pancake and topped with melted butter and sticky, sweet maple syrup—not bad, right? Cornmeal adds a toothsome texture and an extra touch of heartiness, so even the hungriest of the bunch will be satisfied with a stack of these cakes.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 15 reviews.- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 16
We love sipping on a mug of frothy hot cocoa, but we also love mixing this flavor profile into a sweet dessert or breakfast treat—like pancakes! Chocolate milk and cocoa powder come together to create a rich batter, but the toppings are what really make these pancakes stand out. Chocolate syrup, whipped cream, mini marshmallows and sprinkles are just a jumping off point—feel free to get creative!
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 10
Pancake mix plus brownie mix? We promise you’re not dreaming—this recipe is for real! The addition of the brownie mix adds a decadent fudginess that only needs a topping of whipped cream to be complete. But if you wanted, you could go ahead and gild the lily with rainbow sprinkles and chocolate syrup too—after all, these are special-occasion pancakes!
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 15 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 15 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 5
Apple sauce and cinnamon is an award-winning combo that we bet you never thought to put in your pancake. Tangy, sweet and warmly spiced, these pancakes are ready for fall y’all!
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 15 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 5
A banana split for breakfast? We say, why not! Chocolate syrup is stirred right into the batter for extra fudginess. Top these hot-from-the-griddle cakes with bananas, strawberries, whipped cream and crushed peanuts for a breakfast that can’t be beat.
3.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 15 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 25 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 14
If the thought of sticky, sweet cinnamon rolls entices you, wait until you get a taste of these pancakes! This mashup starts with classic pancake batter, which gets drizzled with a warm, buttery, brown sugar sauce and a sweet icing. Talk about the best breakfast ever!
3.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 12 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 14
Love red velvet? This pancake recipe is for you! A touch of cocoa powder is added to the pancake batter and a scratch cream cheese frosting makes these morning treats feel more like dessert.
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 7
The key to this pancake recipe is all in the warm banana topping. It’s easily made with butter, brown sugar, warming spices, maple syrup, rum extract, sliced bananas and chopped nuts. Once you get a taste of this topping, you’ll never eat another pancake without it!
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 45 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 7
To whip up at batch of these pancakes, all you need is a bowl, 20 minutes and a few ingredients—sounds like a Saturday morning recipe, right? A little sugar and vanilla give this seemingly classic pancake recipe a certain je ne sais quois. Guess you’ll just have to make it for yourself to see!
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 59 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 14
When you mix cake mix with pancake mix, something magical happens: cake batter pancakes! Stir in colorful sprinkles and top with a powdered sugar glaze for look that’s worthy of any celebration.
