Ingredients
Method
Make the batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
Color the batter
- Divide the batter into several small bowls.
- Leave one portion plain for filling larger areas.
- Mix cocoa powder into a small amount of batter to create a darker outline color.
- Add food coloring to the remaining bowls and stir until evenly colored.
Prepare your bottles
- Transfer each color into a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-lock bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
- This gives you better control when drawing your designs.
Cook the pancake
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Lightly grease the surface if needed.
- Start by drawing the outlines of your design using the cocoa-colored batter.
- Add the colored details inside the outlines.
- Fill the remaining spaces with the plain batter.
- Let the pancake cook until bubbles begin forming on the surface and the edges look set.
- Carefully flip and cook the other side until lightly golden.
- Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with syrup, fruit, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or your favorite toppings.