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Don't Let Pancakes Become Blandcakes

Put the "cake" in pancakes!

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Don't Let Pancakes Become Blandcakes
Danielle Davis

Pancakes are probably one of the best breakfast foods. It can pretty much be eaten for and meal. That is what makes places like IHOP so popular. But if you don’t like or cannot afford to go to IHOP, then here ways to decorate an equally delicious pancake at home. This is a really good way to sweeten bitter mornings or any time of day for that matter.


1. Caramel and Whip Creme

If you are not a big fan of going all out with pancake decor, there are still ways to whip up something unique. By swapping out the syrup for caramel and adding a dash of cool whip, the pancake becomes a sweet treat.

2. Peaches and Creme

I'm sure you have heard of breakfast for dinner, but what about breakfast for dessert? You can basically turn any pancake into a pie by adding your favorite fruit topping, creme and maybe, some powdered sugar.

3. Chocolate Chips

A really easy way to make pancakes more fun is to add chocolate chips or syrup to them. I mean, you can never go wrong with chocolate. Even if you don't cook them in, you can sprinkle them on top for an extra crunch.

4. Banana Split

If you like banana split ice cream, then you have to try this. It is amazing how adding a pancake to common desserts can make something totally new. Just take your usually banana split topping and use them to make you pancakes into an actual cake!

There's also the modified version with strawberry topping.


5. The Meal

You do not have to go all out with your pancake for it to be decorated, especially if you are going to eat other stuff with it.

There are many ways to get creative with your pancakes with the same materials you would use for ice cream and other desserts. These are must do's for bland mornings. I mean why call them pancakes if they weren't meant to be a dessert, right?

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