Fluffy Pancakes with Fresh Berries & Maple Syrup

These soft, thick, golden pancakes topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, and warm maple syrup create the perfect café-style breakfast. Lightly sweet, buttery, and irresistible — this recipe will keep everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 ¼ cups milk

• 1 large egg

• 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Toppings

• Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries

• Whipped cream

• Maple syrup

• Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Sugar

• Baking powder

• Salt

Set aside.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk:

• Milk

• Egg

• Melted butter

• Vanilla extract

Whisk until smooth and well combined.

3. Combine the Batter

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
Gently stir until just combined — do not overmix.
A few small lumps are normal and help keep the pancakes fluffy.

4. Cook the Pancakes

1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.

2. Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake.

3. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2 minutes).

4. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

5. Continue until all the batter is used.

5. Assemble Like the Photo

1. Stack 3–4 pancakes on a plate.

2. Dust with powdered sugar.

3. Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.

4. Decorate with fresh berries.

5. Finish with a warm maple syrup drizzle.

Enjoy!

These pancakes are fluffy, buttery, and beautifully sweet — a perfect weekend breakfast or brunch treat. Fresh berries and maple syrup elevate every bite.