This Pink Pancake recipe is easy and made from scratch with simple ingredients. They are soft, fluffy pancakes, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion.
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Top Recipe Tips
My top tips for making perfect pink pancakes every time.
1. Use buttermilk instead of milk to create extra soft and tangy pancakes.
2. Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in an oven at a low temperature.
3. For the yummiest pancakes, top them with whipped cream, sprinkles, Greek yogurt, fresh berries and fruit, easy coconut syrup, or homemade pancake syrup.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
Here is everything you need to make these pancakes, along with a few substitution recommendations.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – $0.18
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar – $0.06
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder – $0.11
- 1 teaspoon salt – $0.01
- 2 large eggs – $0.86
- 1 ½ cups milk or buttermilk – $0.28
- ¼ cup vegetable oil – $0.12
- 1 teaspoon liquid pink food coloring – $0.50
The recipe cost is calculated based on required quantities and may vary due to fluctuating grocery prices. The pricing for this recipe was updated in February 2026.
How To Make Pink Pancakes
Mix the wet and dry ingredients, cook, garnish, and serve. Let me show you how.
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the food coloring until combined.
- Scoop the pancake batter onto the griddle and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Flip the pancakes over and cook for another two to three minutes.
- Cook the remaining batter and repeat the cooking process.
- Serve the pancakes with whipped cream, sprinkles, fruit, and syrup.
Recipe FAQs
You can make the batter up to one day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge overnight before cooking.
Of course! They won’t have the fun, vibrant pink color, but they still have the same great taste with or without the food coloring.
This is most likely from overmixing the batter. Just mix until the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
Pink Pancakes
Recipe Cost 1.88 Serving Cost 0.23Equipment
- griddle
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
- pancake flipper
- whisk
Ingredients
PANCAKES:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon liquid pink food coloring
FOR SERVING: (all optional)
- Fresh fruit
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Red heart sprinkles
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
MAKE BATTER:
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Add egg, milk, and oil to dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in food coloring until combined.
PREP GRIDDLE:
- Heat the griddle and spray it with cooking spray.
COOK PANCAKES:
- Scoop pancake batter onto a hot griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the pancakes from the griddle and keep warm while repeating with the remaining pancake batter.
SERVE:
- Serve immediately with whip cream, sprinkles, fruit, and syrup if desired.
Notes
Storage Tips
STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. FREEZE: Place cooled pancakes in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 4 months. THAW: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.Nutrition
Amanda says
I’ve made these Pink Pancakes three times already. It’s that good!
Jill says
I would have never thought about dying pancakes pink! Going to make these for my kids this weekend. Thank you for such a cute idea!
Vidya Narayan says
The pink pancakes were a huge hit! Will be making them again for Valentines. Thanks for the recipe!
Kristen says
These pancakes turned out perfectly and were a great treat for my daughter. She loved them!
Megan says
These pancakes look sensational. I cannot wait to make them for the hubby and kids this Valentines! Thanks for all work you do at creating tasty recipes for us.