Jul 14 2026
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Hot Cakes Recipe

Inspired by Goobers Diner
Time30m
Serves2

Whipped butter, pancake syrup, and your choice of (1): bacon, sausage, scrapple, turkey bacon, ham steak, Canadian bacon, or corned beef hash. Add chocolate chips or blueberries +1.00

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Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Pancake Batter

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips or blueberries.

Cook the Pancakes

  1. 4

    Preheat the Griddle

    Heat a non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.

  2. 5

    Pour the Batter

    Use a ladle to pour the batter onto the hot griddle, forming pancakes of your desired size.

  3. 6

    Cook Until Bubbles Form

    Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.

  4. 7

    Flip and Cook Other Side

    Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Prepare the Protein Side

  1. 8

    Cook Your Choice of Protein

    In a separate skillet, cook your choice of bacon, sausage, or other protein until crispy and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

Serve

  1. 9

    Assemble and Serve

    Stack the pancakes on a plate, top with whipped butter and drizzle with pancake syrup. Serve with your choice of cooked protein on the side.

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