Kids Pancake Recipe
A fun, fluffy Mickey-shaped pancake topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Served with your choice of two crispy bacon strips, two sausage links, or fresh fruit.
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Ingredients
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Pancake batter
Topping
Choice of side (choose two pieces or fruit portion)
Method
Pancake batter
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Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy — do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the flour and create a fluffy pancake.
Cook pancakes (Mickey shape)
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To form a Mickey-shaped pancake: use a squeeze bottle, small ladle, or two spoons. First, pour about 1/3 cup of batter to form the large central 'head' circle (roughly 4 inches diameter). Immediately add two smaller rounds for 'ears' (about 1 to 1.5 inches each) touching the top of the head so they stick when cooked. Adjust sizes to keep proportions child-friendly.
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Cook until bubbles form across the surface and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip using a wide spatula and cook the second side for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Repeat to make one pancake per serving (or multiple if serving more children). Keep cooked pancakes warm on a baking sheet in a low oven (200°F / 95°C) if making several.
Sides
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Bacon option: In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon strips 3–5 minutes per side until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Sausage option: In the same skillet (or a separate pan) cook sausage links, turning often, until browned and fully cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C), about 8–10 minutes. Fruit option: If choosing fresh fruit, rinse berries or slice banana and arrange 1 cup per serving; no cooking required.
Assembly and serving
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Place the Mickey-shaped pancake on a plate. Add a dollop (about 2 tablespoons) of whipped cream in the center or on top of the pancake. Arrange the chosen side (two bacon strips, two sausage links, or 1 cup fresh fruit) neatly beside the pancake.
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If desired, lightly drizzle up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup over the pancake or serve syrup on the side. Serve immediately while warm.