Fluffy Cafe-Style Pancakes
These fluffy cafe-style pancakes are soft, thick, and airy, just like the ones served at your favorite brunch spot. Made from scratch with simple ingredients and the right technique, they deliver tender texture, balanced sweetness, and reliable results every time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 25 g granulated sugar
- 8 g baking powder
- 2.5 g baking soda
- 3 g salt
Wet Ingredients
- 420 ml buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 57 g unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 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 mix until just combined. Small lumps are normal. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and the pancakes to become fluffier.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it. Pour about 60 ml of batter per pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip once and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Remove from the pan and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter and always cook pancakes over medium-low heat for even cooking. Letting the batter rest is key for achieving cafe-style fluffiness.