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    Pancake Muffins

    Published: Mar 18, 2024 · Modified: Mar 18, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Baked Pancake Muffins are irresistibly light, airy and fluffy! Simply mix the batter, pour it into a muffin pan, then be rewarded with warm, fluffy pancake cups without the hassle of waiting or flipping. Perfectly sized for little hands, these mini pancakes make a great kid-friendly breakfast!

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    one white bowl with 4 baked pancake cups along with a black fork.

    Pancake muffins aka pancake cups are exactly what it sound like, homemade pancake batter is poured into a greased muffin pan, baked and served hot. They are perfect when you want breakfast for kids or to serve a crowd for brunch.

    This baked pancake muffin cups are a baked version of the amazing Japanese pancakes that are light, airy and simple melts in your mouth. Unlike traditional Japanese-style pancakes, these pancake muffins require neither molds nor extensive stovetop supervision, saving you time and hassle, especially as a Mother's day brunch recipe for spoiling mom.

    In contrast to our buttermilk sheet pan pancakes, these require no cutting or slicing, offering a hassle-free grab-and-go breakfast option, much like the baked oatmeal cups.

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    • Why you'll love it?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make?
    • How to serve?
    • How to store?
    • Helpful tips
    • More Kid-friendly breakfast ideas
    • Pancake Muffins

    Why you'll love it?

    • Kid-friendly breakfast
    • Light and fluffy texture
    • Freezer friendly
    • 5 ingredient breakfast recipe
    • Quick and easy
    • Portable

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    ingredients needed to make pancake muffins.
    • All-purpose flour: Ensure you spoon and level the flour rather than scooping it to prevent excess flour.
    • Baking powder - A generous tablespoon of baking powder to ensure these pancake muffins rise beautifully.
    • Egg: Adds richness and aerates the batter for a fluffy texture.
    • Butter: For richness, moisture and irresistible buttery flavor.
    • Milk: I prefer to gently warm the milk rather than adding it directly from the fridge. This method prevents the butter from clumping and ensures thorough mixing.

    Tip: I opt against stirring in any add-ins or toppings into these pancake muffins as the batter lacks the stability to hold fruits.

    How to make?

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    one glass measuring bowl with yellow liquid.
    Step 1 - Mix warm milk, melted butter and egg yolk, until well combined.
    two hands mixing white flour in a glass bowl with a metal whisk.
    Step 2 - Wisk all purpose flour, baking powder and salt together.
    two hand whisking pancake batter in a glass bowl.
    Step 3 - Pour the milk into flour and whisk until smooth.
    beaten egg white in a small glass bowl using red beater.
    Step 4 - Beat egg white until stiff peaks form.

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    two hand mixing pancake batter in a glass bowl.
    Step 5 - Add the beaten egg white.
    two hand whisking pancake batter in a glass bowl.
    Step 6 - Fold to combine.

    Tip: Don't over mix! Like all homemade pancakes, over-mixing develops gluten, yielding chewy baked pancake cups instead of tender fluffiness.

    one 6 cup muffin pan with filled with pancake batter.

    Step 7 - Divide batter into a greased muffin pan. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes at 350°F.

    Tip: When greasing, make sure you get all of the corners and the sides of the muffin pan and not just the bottom! This guarantees that pancake muffins release easily without sticking to the pan.

    baked pancake muffins in a metal muffin pan.

    How to serve?

    Place pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 2 minutes. Run a thin knife around each pancake muffins to loosen from pan. Serve hot with maple syrup.

    • Make into pancake skewers. Thread fluffy pancake muffins into wooden skewers alternating with strawberries, banana or pineapple chunks, for a colorful and fun breakfast for kids.
    • Create a pancake bar with assorted toppings, dips and spreads like maple syrup, honey, salted butter, peanut butter, jam and Nutella allowing guests to build their own pancake cup creations.

    How to store?

    Baked pancake muffins are best when they are freshly made. However, leftovers can be stored in the fridge or freezer.

    • Refrigerator: Once the baked pancake cups have cooled you can refrigerate in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. 
    • Freeze: Transfer them into a zip lock bag and and freeze for up to 2 months. Leave as many as you need at room temperature for a few hours.
    • Reheat: Microwave baked fluffy pancake muffins for a few seconds or until warmed through.

    Helpful tips

    • Spray the muffin pan well. Do not be skimpy when spraying the muffin pan. Make sure to grease the bottom and sides.
    • Do not over bake. It takes about 13 to 14 minutes for these pancake muffins.
    • Whisk the dry ingredients for at least 20 seconds. This ensures proper aeration and a light texture.
    • How about paper liners? As for the mac and cheese cups with leftover mac and cheese, the preferred method is a well-greased muffin pan. If you like to use paper miners, then let the pancake cups cool completely before gently peeling the paper from them.
    a hand pouring maple syrup over baked pancake muffins in a white bowl.

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      Peanut Butter Toast
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      Mini Banana Muffins
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      Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls
    a hand pouring maple syrup over 4 pancake cups in a white bowl.

    Pancake Muffins

    Baked Pancake Muffins are irresistibly light, airy and fluffy! Simply mix the batter, pour it into a muffin pan, then be rewarded with warm, fluffy pancake cups without the hassle of waiting or flipping. Perfectly sized for little hands, these mini pancakes make a great kid-friendly breakfast!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 cups
    Calories: 90kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Equipment

    • Electric beater
    • Muffin pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup milk warm
    • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 large egg seperated
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    Instructions

    • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and sidea of a 12-cup standard muffin with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 
    • Add the all purpose flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl and whisk for at least 20 seconds. This helps to aerate the dry ingredinets.
    • In another smaller bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter and egg yolk, until well combined. Pour into flour mixture and whisk until smooth. Don't over mix.
    • Add beaten egg white and fold gently using a rubber spatula, until you don't see any lumps.
      To beat egg whites, place egg white in a medium bowl, beat on high speed with a hand held electric beater until stiff peaks form.
    • Divide batter into the prepared muffin pan. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes clean. Don't over bake.
    • Place pan on a wire rack to cool for atleast .2 minutes. Run a thin knife around each pancake to loosen from pan and serve hot with maple syrup.

    Notes

    Spray the muffin pan well. Do not be skimpy when spraying the muffin pan. Make sure to grease the bottom and sides.
    Do not over bake. It takes about 13 to 14 minutes for these pancake muffins.
    Whisk the dry ingredients for at least 20 seconds. This ensures proper aeration and a light texture.
    How about paper liners? As for the mac and cheese muffins, the preferred method is a well-greased muffin pan. If you like to use paper miners, then let the pancake cups cool completely before gently peeling the paper from them.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    1. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      March 14, 2018 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      Baked pankakes....now this is one great recipe. I absolutely LOVE the idea. It really does make a perfect lunch box addition.
      Thank you for sharing, I cannot wait to try 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        March 17, 2018 at 4:12 am

        Thank you Ashika:)

        Reply
    2. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      March 14, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      I love these fun pancake cups!! So great for easy breakfasts in the morning. I would love mine with some banana 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        March 17, 2018 at 4:11 am

        Yes, banana would great addition:) Thanks dear.

        Reply
    3. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      March 17, 2018 at 3:04 am

      These are awesome, Maria! If I ever need meal ideas for my kids, I come to you 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        March 17, 2018 at 4:10 am

        Sounds like a plan Kathy😀

        Reply
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