It’s 2021 guys, we’re stepping our pancakes up. Whilst there is absolutely no shame in trotting off down to Tesco to pick up the sacred bottle of batter because just adding water is all our bandwidth can handle right now, going all out for Shrove Tuesday seems as good a tonic as any to soften the lockdown slog.
So, in the spirit of making the every day feel that bit more magic, here’s a bunch of edgy recipes to make you question every former Shrove Tuesday snack you’ve ever shared with your mouth. There is a whole life after lemon and sugar, so let’s start living it.
Chocolate Praline Pancake Cake
Cake on cake? It’s a vibe. This fondant masterpiece layered with praline chocolate sauce and a stack of classic crepe pancakes looks like it could kill us with one mouthful but what a way to go out.
Brownie Pancakes
Gooey brownie pancakes complete with cream cheese glaze. Shrove Tuesday just got a gluttonous glow up.
Paleo Cassava Flour Pancakes
Paleo pancakes never sound that sexy but this recipe flips the script on that foodie stereotype thanks to a little fluffy nut-free, grain-free, gluten-free guy called cassava flour, from the root of the cassava plant. If you’re missing the thick fluffy texture of traditional all-purpose flour, then happy Shrove Tuesday to you because you’re about to be reunited with its grain-free twin.
Pancake Cereal
All hail the viral TikTok recipe that changed the way we eat pancakes forever. We’re always so quick to make everything supersize these days, and we’re here for it, but there’s something exceptionally satisfying about these pillowy hotcakes fit for a Borrower. Plus, it’s a great way to pass the time when you’re climbing the walls at home. Serve your mini mounds in a bowl, drizzle with maple syrup and a pat of butter and dig in. Some TikTokers have been known to douche the whole lot with milk but that really does take the cake.
Peach Dutch Baby Pancake with Berry Compote
Tuck into this peachy delight, served fresh from the skillet with homemade berry compote to boot. Have it for breakfast, elevenses, pudding or just scoop it into your satchel for your government-approved walk because nothing matters anymore. Go wild. Lockdown said to HELL with draconian meal times and we stan.
Mille Crepe Cake
Not all crepes are created equal because look at this superior stack of paper-thin mille-feuille inspired layers. Would marry.
Crème Egg Calzone
Crème Egg pancake calzone is here to save Pancake Day 2021 and we have GBBO’s Liam Charles to thank for it. What an exquisite gentleman.
Oven-Baked Blueberry Pancake
Introducing the pie-pancake hybrid we didn’t know we were missing. Bake until golden brown and drizzle with syrup for a next-level breakfast.
Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Like a crumpet on steroids, these jiggly Japanese pancakes are in a league of their own. Welcome to cloud nine.
Carrot Cake Pancakes
Carrot cake pancakes complete with a cream cheese glaze and garnished with a crown of walnuts. Bow down in the presence of greatness.
