Decadent Pancake Recipes

8 of Our Most Decadent Pancake Recipes

They're flippin' good!

Updated on January 24, 2024

Change up your breakfast tradition with these amped-up pancake recipes. Watch the video or scroll down for mash-up variations like cookies and cream, cinnamon roll, and hummingbird cake pancakes, plus pancakes that require zero flipping, and even some savory additions for the not-so-sweet-tooth. Get the recipes and get ready to flip out.

01 of 08

Copycat Milk 'n' Cookies Pancakes

side view of a stack of four Oreo pancakes topped with crushed Oreos and a vanilla drizzle — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

These pancakes are an Oreo lover's dream. Crush up your cookies and add them to the batter. Stack your pancakes with cream cheese mousse in between, and drizzle vanilla sauce on top with more cookie crumbs. Serve with a glass of cold milk for the full experience.

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02 of 08

Carrot Cake or Hummingbird Pancakes

looking at a stack of carrot cake pancakes with frosting dripping down the side — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

These dessert-like pancakes are finished with a cream cheese drizzle. To transform them into Hummingbird Pancakes, add pineapple to the batter and stack them with sliced banana, more pineapple tidbits, and chopped pecans—just like the classic Southern cake.

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03 of 08

Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes

closeup of a whole grain blueberry pancake with a pat of butter on top

These pancakes use plant-based milk and whole wheat flour, with the addition of cornmeal and blueberries of course, for a breakfast treat that will energize and satisfy.

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04 of 08

Bacon-Peanut Butter Pancakes

closeup of two long bacon pancakes topped with peanut butter maple syrup, garnished with powdered sugar — Allrecipes Video

Why leave the sweet and savory side of the breakfast menu separate? You can get the best of both worlds with these sweet-and-salty bacon pancakes topped with a sweet and creamy peanut butter maple syrup.

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05 of 08

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

top-down view of three cinnamon-swirled pancakes drizzled with icing and topped with a pat of butter served on a clear plate set on a blue surface

You'll flip over these flapjacks with a baked-in swirl of cinnamon sugar filling. Instead of maple syrup, top this short stack with a cream cheese drizzle for the full cinnamon roll treatment.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

06 of 08

Pancake Poppers

Have a fun breakfast or brunch with these pancake poppers baked in a mini muffin pan. These bite-sized pancakes are perfect for kids and breakfasts on the go. Dust with powdered sugar and top with syrup or put a little syrup in a ramekin for dipping.

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07 of 08

Bacon-Cabbage Okonomiyaki

a cabbage and soba noodle Japanese pancake drizzled with mayo and topped with chopped scallions — whitney

These savory Japanese-style pancakes are loaded with shredded cabbage, bacon, and soba noodles. Drizzle with spicy mayo and top with scallions like the Japanese street food favorite.

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08 of 08

German Apple Pancake

top-down view of an apple pancake baked in a cast iron skillet — nadiajc

This baked apple pancake (Dutch baby) is a perfect dish to whip up for a lazy brunch, but can easily be transformed into dessert when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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