Start your day on a colorful note with these Rainbow Cloud Pancakes! 🌈☁️ Perfect for breakfast or brunch, and guaranteed to brighten your feed!
Rainbow Cloud Pancakes
Ingredients (serves 2-3):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 large egg, separated
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red, blue, yellow, green, purple)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for extra flair)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (don’t overmix).
- Whip the Egg White:
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg white into the pancake batter to make it extra fluffy.
- Add Color:
- Divide the batter into 5 small bowls.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant red, blue, yellow, green, and purple batter.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, drop small dollops of each colored batter onto the pan, layering them to create a rainbow effect.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with Style:
- Stack the pancakes high to show off the rainbow layers.
- Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or edible glitter for a magical touch.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey before serving.
