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Pancake Art Recipe

Create fun pancake art with simple tools—no squeeze bottle needed! Perfect for kids, creative mornings, and unforgettable breakfast memories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 (sizes vary)
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all‑purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 2 ⅓ cups regular milk or plant-based milk
  • 3 ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 large egg or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for vegan-friendly option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cocoa powder
  • Food colouring

Method
 

Make the batter
  1. Whisk together the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix until smooth—no lumps.
Divide the batter into four parts
  1. Keep two portions plain (this will be your filler batter).
  2. Add cocoa powder to a small portion for the outline batter.
  3. Tint one or more portions with food colouring for the detail batters.
Fill your tools
  1. Pour each batter into separate squeeze bottles.
  2. If using ziplock bags, snip a tiny hole at the tip for better control when drawing.
Heat the pan or griddle
  1. Preheat a non‑stick pan over medium heat or set your electric griddle to 375°F. Lightly grease the surface if needed.
  2. Create your design. Start by drawing the outline using the cocoa batter.
  3. Add coloured details on the inside.
  4. Finish by filling the shape with the plain batter in a thin, even layer.
  5. Let the pancake cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.Flip gently and cook the other side until golden.
  6. Repeat with remaining batter, then serve warm with your favourite toppings.
  7. Tip: Colours will soften or dull slightly as they cook, so use bright or neon shades for best results.