Cloud-Nine Fluffy Pancakes: Your Weekend Morning Dream

Recipe by Peter G

Published December 06, 2025

Say goodbye to dense, flat pancakes! This recipe delivers the ultimate light and fluffy stack, guaranteed to melt in your mouth. Perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a special brunch, these pancakes are so airy, you'll feel like you're eating clouds.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 ¼ cups milk

1 large egg

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using).

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine and even desired; do not overmix, as this can make your pancakes tough.

Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate and the gluten to relax, resulting in fluffier pancakes.

Heat a lightly buttered griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle.

Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and bubbles begin to form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden.

Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Final Notes

These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh off the griddle, piled high and drizzled generously with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream. They're the perfect way to bring a little extra joy and comfort to any morning, making every bite feel like a special treat.

About the Author

Peter G

Cooking is my passion. I love blogging and sharing my creative recipes with the world. With my busy lifestyle, it can be challenging to create new recipes, write posts, and ensure everything is formatted and presented well. I started MealMagX for this very reason—for those who share my passion for creative cooking but may not have the time to maintain a blog.