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Colorful stack of easy rainbow pancakes on a plate

Easy Rainbow Pancakes

Bright and playful pancakes that turn a basic batter into a fun stack, perfect for birthdays or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use fresh, unbleached for best results.
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder Ensure it is fresh for the best rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 egg Lightly beaten.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Should be warm, not hot.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk Can substitute with dairy-free alternatives.
Coloring and Toppings
  • Food coloring (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) Use gel for vibrant colors.
  • Whipped cream For topping.
  • Gold sprinkles For topping.
  • Additional butter For cooking.
  • Syrup For serving.

Method
 

Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
Combining Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and whole milk until smooth.
Bringing Together
  1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
Coloring the Batter
  1. Divide the batter into six bowls and add food coloring to create the rainbow colors. Stir until uniform.
Piping and Cooking
  1. Fill piping bags with each colored batter and pipe small rounds onto a preheated skillet. Cook until bubbles form, then flip.
Stacking and Serving
  1. Stack pancakes in rainbow order, add toppings, and serve warm immediately.

Notes

Cook pancakes on low to medium-low heat for best results. Adjust batter consistency with milk or flour as needed. Use gel food coloring for best color vibrancy.