Fluffy Heart-Shaped Pancakes
These fluffy heart-shaped pancakes are quick and easy to make, perfect for cozy mornings, special occasions, or a fun family breakfast. The batter is gently whipped for a tender crumb and light texture with a subtle vanilla sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 pancakes (3 pancakes per serving, serves 4) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: fresh berries or sliced bananas, maple syrup or honey, powdered sugar, chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Do not overmix; leave a few lumps. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes. Test heat by sprinkling a few drops of water; if they dance and evaporate, the pan is ready. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Place heart-shaped molds on the skillet and pour batter inside, filling about ¾ full. If no molds, pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip pancakes using a thin spatula and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate or keep warm in an oven set to 200°F (95°C) while finishing the rest.
- Serve stacked with your favorite toppings and enjoy fresh.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender and fluffy. Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for better rise. Use medium-low heat to avoid burning outside while raw inside. Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven covered loosely with foil. Add milk by tablespoon if batter is too thick. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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