Perfect Pancake Recipes

Recipe: Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote

"Pancakes were a Saturday staple for us growing up. I elevated these a bit by using ricotta for a fluffier, richer pancake. I also infused the syrup with nutty brown butter." - Chef John Hall

These light and fluffy pancakes are great on their own, but even better when they're topped with our Brown Butter-Maple Syrup (recipe at bottom of pancakes recipe) and Blueberry Compote. 

Recipe: The Original "Pam-Cakes"

Some people toast special occasions with Champagne, but here at Southern Living, we often celebrate with "Pam-cakes." Developed by our Test Kitchen's Pam Lolley, these flapjacks are deceptively light, unbelievably fluffy, and impossible to resist. 

Recipe: Chocolate Chip-Toasted Pecan Pancakes

Add a generous dollop of whipped cream for an unexpected dessert. 

Recipe: Apple-Spice Pancakes

Save leftover Apple Cider Syrup for drizzling over vanilla ice cream. 

Recipe: Hummingbird Pancakes

Wake up and smell the pancakes! These perfect pancake recipes offer delicious variations on a classic breakfast meal.

The South's favorite cake takes a breakfast turn as Hummingbird Pancakes. The cream cheese frosting is transformed into a lip-smacking Cream Cheese Anglaise to drizzle on top.

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Recipe: Sweet Peach Pancakes

The sweetness of the peaches combined with the natural sweetness of the cornmeal makes for a delicious morning. A well-seasoned griddle or skillet won't need much butter and oil; use only as much as you need to keep the pancakes from sticking.

Recipe: Italian Cream Pancakes

Toasted pecans add a gratifying bite to this light breakfast treat. Top it off with rich and delicious Cream Cheese Syrup.

Recipe: German Chocolate Pancakes

We couldn't put down these light and fluffy cakes. The German Chocolate Syrup is a looser variation of the classic frosting, but just as decadent.

Recipe: Caramel Cake Pancakes

If you're a fan of caramel cake, then you'll love our Caramel Cake Pancakes. We complete these over-the-top pancakes with Caramel Syrup.

Recipe: Carrot Cake Pancakes

Use the small holes of a box grater to finely grate the carrots by hand; if you use a food processor, the carrots will be too wet, making the pancakes dense and less tender.

Recipe: Pam-Cakes With Buttered Honey Syrup

These fluffly buttermilk pancakes are named after their creator, Test Kitchen Pro Pam Lolley. Drench them in honey syrup and top off the meal with bacon and fresh fruit.

Recipe: Pecan Pancake with Caramel-Apple Topping

Instead of individual pancakes, consider whipping up the jelly-roll pan-baked Pecan Pancake with Caramel-Apple Topping. This pancake is the perfect solution when servings 6 or more people. The Caramel-Apple Topping would be good over ice cream, too.

Recipe: Red Velvet Pancakes

The Loveless Café, Nashville's famous down-home spot, is best known for biscuits, but we love its festive pancakes. Top them with a decadent Sweet Cream-Cheese Butter.

Recipe: Buttermilk-Pear Pancakes

These delicious pancakes are light too! Serve with Fresh Pear-Cinnamon Topping for a tasty finish.

Recipe: Pecan Pancakes

This breakfast favorite is quick and easy, not to mention super tasty. We prefer the hearty thickness of these pancakes. If you like yours thinner, add up to 2/3 cup additional milk to batter.

Recipe: Brunch Popover Pancake

Complete with fruit and the "pancake," this recipe needs little else served with it. If you want a heavier meal, consider serving it with scrambled eggs and bacon or thinly sliced ham.