Golden pancakes (AKA flapjacks) are perfect for feeding a crowd. You can whip up large quantities in a jiffy! They are easy to customize and even easier to eat!
Whether you fill yours will fruit or chocolate chips, or tops them with jams, syrup, or whipped cream, they are sure to be a hit!
I’ve rounded up my most popular and best-loved pancakes recipes to be sure you’ll find something that will knock your breakfast out of the park!
Favorite Pancake Toppings
You can’t really beat classic butter and syrup, but it’s fun to try. The options to top your pancakes are endless. You can choose one to serve or set out several options for a pancake bar.
The batter only needs to be mixed until combined unless otherwise stated in the recipe. Ideally, after mixing let the batter stand for 5-10 minutes before cooking. Some other batter tips include:
Many recipes call for buttermilk if you don’t have any on hand you can easily make your own How to Make Buttermilk
Use room temperature ingredients: This will help all the wet ingredients to combine easier. Take your butter and eggs out of the fridge and measure your milk. Allow the ingredients to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
If your batter is toorunny and spreads out just add a bit of flour.
If your batter doesn’t spread at all it’s too thick and add a bit more water or milk.
When the pancake spreads fine, but doesn’t rise, add a bit of leavening agent (baking soda/powder)
Whisking the egg whites: Separate the yolk from the white. Place the yolk in the batter when directed to add the egg. Put the white in a separate bowl. When the batter is combined with all of the ingredients, then whisk the white until fluffy. Then, fold them into the batter. This will help give a fluffy airy pancake.
When to Flip: When making a new recipe it’s a good idea to cook a test pancake and make adjustments.
Don’t flip the pancake until little bubbles appear on the top of the batter and the edges turn golden.
Once flipped it the cooked side should be an even golden brown. If it has burn marks, that means the temperature is too high. Make adjustments to the temperature before cooking more.
Though it may seem like a good idea to help it cook faster or evenly, do not press the pancakes down with a spatula. All that does is flatten it.
Serving a crowd + Storing LEftovers
Cooking and serving 2-3 large hot pancakes per person can become quite the task. One way to help is to use a large electric skillet. You can make 2-3x more at a time than you can using a skillet on the stove.
Another tip is to start cooking the pancakes about 20 minutes before you need to serve them. You can place the pancakes in a warm (200°F) oven to keep them warm. Be sure you don’t cover them with foil otherwise they will become soggy.
Making the batter ahead of time or storing extra batter: Pancake batter can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Simply mix the batter and place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the bowl. Remix before pouring. Test out 1 pancake. If it does not rise well add a bit more leavening agent. Depending on the recipe it will most likely be the baking powder or soda.
Storing Pancakes: Leftover pancakes are great to pop in the microwave or toaster for a quick breakfast. Place them in an airtight container and they can last for 3-4 days in the fridge. I also have a great post on How to Freeze Pancakes.
BEST Pancakes
We have a lot of favorite pancake recipes in our house (as you can tell by the amount of pancake variations)! But these ones are by far the BEST!
BreakfastButtermilk Pancake Recipe
Tender homemade buttermilk pancakes turn out light and fluffy every time. These golden beauties are impossible to resist!
Cinnamon roll pancakes are all of your breakfast dreams coming true! They are filled with a cinnamon swirl and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting that is utterly delicious!
Celebrate a birthday or special day with these super-yummy Funfetti Pancakes! Light, fluffy, and loaded with sprinkles, these breakfast goodies will make your morning extra special!
Crispy, salty bacon sandwiched in the middle of a fluffy pancake. Serve these bacon pancakes for your next big breakfast and everyone will love the sweet and salty combo!
This Homemade Swedish Pancakes recipe makes the softest, most delicious pancakes. Fill and top them with cream, fruit or buttermilk syrup for a delicious breakfast!
Dutch Baby Pancakes are a super simple, fun, and delicious breakfast that the whole family will love. Similar to German Pancakes (but made in a rounded skillet), these dutch babies are simple and can be topped with powdered sugar, syrup, berries, jam.
Pancakes by nature are easy! However, these recipes are especially easy because they’re a basic pancake with only one or two simple additions, like chocolate chips.
I also included our German Pancake recipe—it only takes minutes to prepare and feeds a crowd!
BreakfastEasy Pancake Recipe
For delicious homemade pancakes, this Easy Pancake Recipe is the perfect base for your favorite toppings and variations!
Celebrate a birthday or special day with these super-yummy Funfetti Pancakes! Light, fluffy, and loaded with sprinkles, these breakfast goodies will make your morning extra special!
This list of pancakes includes recipes with added protein, oats, and yogurt. You can make any pancake recipe a little healthier by using whole wheat flour instead of white, or coconut oil for butter!
BreakfastProtein Pancakes Recipe
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! These protein packed pancakes are your new favorite recipe. Fluffy, healthy, and incredibly delicious!
These yogurt pancakes are quick, easy and delicious! The yogurt adds a bit of sweetness and makes these pancakes so soft and fluffy. Use vanilla yogurt, greek yogurt, or any flavor of yogurt you like!
Hearty banana oatmeal pancakes that make the most delicious breakfast! Light and fluffy on the inside, with just a little crisp on the outside. Absolutely divine!
Strawberries & Cream Pancakes – These strawberries and cream pancakes are perfect for celebrating spring! They’re bursting with strawberry flavor and topped with an amazing homemade strawberry sauce. They’d be wonderful for a Mother’s Day brunch, or a fun Saturday breakfast.
Light and fluffy Banana Pancakes that are simple and so full of flavor. Everyone loves these pancakes that are perfect topped with Nutella, chocolate syrup or even buttermilk syrup.
Light, fluffy pancakes filled with grated apple and the perfect hint of cinnamon. Serve with warm maple syrup or apple butter spread and your tastebuds will thank you!
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My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!
You can never go wrong with pancakes for breakfast or dinner…..which is something we do a lot of. The variety is endless. Just a few different changes and you have a whole different meal.
I love all the great tips, particularly freezing. My teens leave at 6am for the early HS class and having frozen pancakes on hand means I don’t have to be up and they still get a good breakfast.
You can never go wrong with pancakes for breakfast or dinner…..which is something we do a lot of. The variety is endless. Just a few different changes and you have a whole different meal.
My family loves pancakes! We make them weekly! I love adding chocolate chips & use your recipe all the time!
These are the fluffiest pancakes ever! So sweet too! My kids could not get enough!
I love all the great tips, particularly freezing. My teens leave at 6am for the early HS class and having frozen pancakes on hand means I don’t have to be up and they still get a good breakfast.
The recipes sound and look delicious. I can’t wait to try them.
Hope you enjoy the recipes!! Thanks for finding us here.