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IHOP Pancakes Copycat

Fluffy IHOP Pancakes Copycat – Easy Breakfast Recipe for the Family


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fluffy, golden‑brown IHOP Pancakes Copycat are the perfect breakfast treat that captures the iconic restaurant taste at home. This easy recipe blends all‑purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, egg, and vanilla for a light, airy batter that yields soft interiors and slightly crisp edges. Cook on a hot skillet with a dab of butter for a classic stack ready to be drizzled with syrup, topped with fruit, or enjoyed plain. Ideal for family brunches, weekend mornings, or anytime you crave a comfort


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup all‑purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  3. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
  4. Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake; cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Notes

  • For extra fluffiness
  • let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking. You can fold in blueberries or chocolate chips for variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan‑fry
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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